Chocolate Ganache
Pour over any cake or cheesecake for a smooth, rich and creamy chocolate coating. Recipe has both regular and dairy-free versions.
Chocolate Ganache
Pour over any cake or cheesecake for a smooth, rich and creamy chocolate coating. Recipe has both regular and dairy-free versions.
Ingredients
Version 1:
- 6 oz GF semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or buttermilk*
- 1 tsp vanilla instant coffee granules, or instant espresso powder
Version 2 (Dairy-Free):
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped (dairy & gluten free)
- 4 Tbsp margarine dairy free
- 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla instant coffee granules, or instant espresso powder
Instructions
- For Version 1: In a saucepan, heat cream and flavoring as hot as you can, but remove before it begins to boil. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl filled with the chocolate. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Let stand until slightly thickened, then pour over cake/cheesecake. Refrigerate until glaze sets.
- For Version 2: Cook all ingredients over low heat (or microwave) until smooth. Remove from heat and cool until slightly, then pour over cake/cheesecake. Refrigerate until glaze sets.
Notes
*For a less sweet ganache, using buttermilk in place of the cream. Its tanginess will tone down the overall sweetness.
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Will try making it without the corn syrup. Must be something healthier to take its place.
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