Ganache Filling
A rich, smooth mixture of melted chocolate and cream, ganache is often used to glaze cakes, pastries and cookies. It makes a luscious filling for macaroons.
Makes about 1 1/3 cups.
Ingredients
- 6 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate,finely chopped
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Directions
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate and butter.In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream just to a boil. Remove from the heat and immediately pour the cream over the chocolate and butter. Using a handheld whisk, stir the mixture until the chocolate and butter melt and are smooth. Let cool until spreadable.
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Great and easy chocolate ganache
This is a great and easy, quick chocolate ganache. I have made it with good chocolate that I have chopped up and also with Nestle's toll house semi-sweet chocolate chips. Works well with both and the taste is great too. (the chips do melt well into the hot cream)
Date published: 2016-02-19