Dark Chocolate Ganache by @millsandbuns

≈ 12 min

4 servings

🍫

180 g

Dark chocolate

🥛

180 ml

Fresh cream

  1. Weigh
    • dark chocolate
    • fresh cream

    Weigh 180 g dark chocolate and 180 g fresh cream so both ingredients are in an equal 1:1 ratio by weight.

  2. Chop
    • dark chocolate

    Chop the 180 g dark chocolate into small, even pieces. Transfer the chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl.

  3. Microwave
    • dark chocolate

    Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds. Stir it briefly and repeat 30-second intervals only until fully melted and not excessively hot.

  4. Add
    • fresh cream
    • dark chocolate

    Add the 180 g room-temperature fresh cream to the melted chocolate. Do not use cold cream.

  5. Mix
    • dark chocolate
    • fresh cream

    Mix with a silicone spatula in concentric circles. Continue mixing until the ganache is smooth, shiny, and fully homogeneous without air bubbles.

  6. Cool
    • dark chocolate
    • fresh cream

    Use immediately as a pourable glaze or allow the ganache to cool until thick enough to pipe.

Dark Chocolate Ganache by @millsandbuns

≈ 12 min

4 servings

🍫

180 g

Dark chocolate

🥛

180 ml

Fresh cream

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/6

    Weigh 180 g dark chocolate and 180 g fresh cream so both ingredients are in an equal 1:1 ratio by weight.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🥛fresh cream
    ⚖️kitchen scale
    🥣microwave-safe bowl

  2. Step 2/6

    Chop the 180 g dark chocolate into small, even pieces. Transfer the chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife
    🥣microwave-safe bowl

  3. Step 3/6

    Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds. Stir it briefly and repeat 30-second intervals only until fully melted and not excessively hot.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🥣microwave-safe bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

  4. Step 4/6

    Add the 180 g room-temperature fresh cream to the melted chocolate. Do not use cold cream.

    🥛fresh cream
    🍫dark chocolate
    🥣microwave-safe bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

  5. Step 5/6

    Mix with a silicone spatula in concentric circles. Continue mixing until the ganache is smooth, shiny, and fully homogeneous without air bubbles.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🥛fresh cream
    🥣microwave-safe bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

  6. Step 6/6

    Use immediately as a pourable glaze or allow the ganache to cool until thick enough to pipe.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🥛fresh cream
    🥣microwave-safe bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Chocolate, Confectionery, Dairy, Cream

Ingredients

Dark chocolate, Fresh cream

Notes

Dark chocolate (chopped evenly), Fresh cream (dairy-based, at room temperature)

Allergens

May contain milk, May contain soy, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Low Sodium

Calories

182 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.1g, Carbohydrates: 13.8g, Sugars: 11.6g, Fat: 13.7g, Saturated Fat: 8.2g, Fiber: 1.7g, Sodium: 12mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Potassium: 180mg, Magnesium: 34mg, Phosphorus: 82mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 85mcg, Vitamin D: 0.4mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.2mcg, Vitamin E: 0.3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

2 minutes

Overall

12 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

6 steps

Equipments

Utensils

cutting board, chef's knife, microwave-safe bowl, silicone spatula, kitchen scale

Appliances

Microwave

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Spread

Occasions

Baking, Birthday, Celebration, Dessert

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smooth, Silky, Creamy, Pipeable, Thick

Flavors

Chocolatey, Rich, Bittersweet, Creamy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool area away from sunlight,Use only if the room is below 21°C / 70°F), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Bring to room temperature or gently warm before using), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Stir or gently rewarm to restore a smooth texture)