Dark Chocolate Ganache Recipe
Dark chocolate ganache: the most decadent, delicious brownie topping, cake glaze, or fondue-style dip for a bunch of juicy, ripe fruit. This recipe is so easy, customizable, and versatile.
Servings: 9 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup liquid, (milk, coconut milk, water, or hard cider all work great)
- 4 tablespoons grass-fed butter
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Add the liquid (milk, coconut milk, water, or hard cider), butter, and sea salt together in a small sauce pan. Whisk together over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until the butter is melted and everything is well-incorporated. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and stir occasionally for an additional 5 minutes.
- While the butter mixture is simmering, place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. When the butter mixture is done, pour it over the chocolate pieces and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- Then, using a whisk, mix the now melted chocolate until smooth. Use right away to top cakes or drizzle on berries.
Notes
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- Customize your chocolate – this recipe calls for dark chocolate, which is more bitter and intense than lighter varieties. But milk chocolate is delicious too, creating a sweeter and creamier ganache.
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- Swap liquids – coconut milk, regular milk, water, and hard cider all work great as the liquid component here.
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- Go dairy-free – butter gives this recipe a richness you can’t get with non-dairy alternatives. But feel free to use dark chocolate and experiment with a vegan butter alternative if you’d like to make a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg