Chocolate Ganache
A classic, multi-purpose rich chocolate ganache made with heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate, and butter for glazing, whipping, or dipping.
Yield / Servings
Approx. 2½ Cups
Category
Desserts / Sauces & Component Basics
Ingredients
3 Components
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 lb.
Whole Butter
2 Tbsp.
Preparation Steps
1
Heat Heavy Cream
In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring 1 cup heavy cream just to a boil over medium heat.
2
Combine Chocolate & Butter
Remove cream immediately from heat. Add 1 lb. semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 Tbsp. whole butter to the hot cream.
3
Emulsify & Smooth
Let sit undisturbed for 1 minute to soften chocolate, then whisk smoothly until fully melted, glossy, and emulsified. Use warm as a pourable glaze or pourable drip, or chill to whip or roll into truffles.
Value Added & Flavor Innovations
Infuse Signature Flavors: Enhance ganache complexity by stirring in 1 tsp. of premium RC extracts once chocolate is melted:
- Orange Chocolate Ganache: Add 1 tsp. RC Pure Orange Extract for classic mocha-citrus depth.
- Espresso Ganache: Add 1 Tbsp. RC Coffee Flavor to intensify dark cocoa notes.
- Almond Truffle Ganache: Stir in 1 tsp. RC Clear Sweet Almond Flavor.
- Mint Chocolate Ganache: Stir in ½ tsp. RC Peppermint Extract.