Chocolate Ganache
Make 1/2 of this recipe if you want to drizzle the ganache onto the top of a 9-inch or 10-inch round cake or bundt cake.
1 serving
Ingredients
- 230 g/8 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (, finely chopped)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1-3 teaspoons alcohol such as brandy or liquor of your choice (, optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. Set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream just to a boil. Immediately pour cream over chocolate and let sit without stirring for 1-2 minutes. Then, whisk mixture gently until completely melted and smooth. Add alcohol, if using, and whisk to combine.
- 2
Ganache can be kept in the fridge, covered, for up to a week. Reheat gently (to avoid burning) in the microwave.
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