Best Sweet Bittersweet Ganache Recipes

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CHOCOLATE GANACHE



Chocolate Ganache image

This is a rich, dark chocolate topping or decoration that has lots of uses. It can be whipped as filling or icing, or just poured over whatever cake you like.

Provided by INGRIDEVOGEL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon dark rum

Steps:

  • Place the chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot. When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Stir in the rum if desired.
  • Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over a cake. Start at the center of the cake and work outward. For a fluffy frosting or chocolate filling, allow it to cool until thick, then whip with a whisk until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE GANACHE - 2 WAYS



Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache - 2 Ways image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield frosting for one 8-inch round cake or 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces good bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Steps:

  • To make the ganache, place the chocolate, heavy cream and instant coffee granules in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Melt the chocolate until it's just melted and stir it until it's smooth.
  • For whipped ganache, allow the ganache to cool completely and then put it in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and mix on high speed until it is a very light.

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



Bittersweet Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra to grease the pan
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, such as Lindt, broken
1 cup sugar
4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules, such as Nescafé
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for the pan
Sweetened whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or crème fraîche, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch springform pan.
  • Place a large heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the water doesn't touch the bowl. Put the butter and chocolate in the bowl, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate melts. Take the bowl off the heat and set aside.
  • First, whisk the sugar into the chocolate mixture, then whisk in the eggs, coffee, and salt, whisking until the mixture is combined and smooth. Sprinkle on the flour and fold it in with a rubber spatula until it's incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it on a sheet pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes (see Cook's Note), until the top puffs up and cracks and the cake doesn't wobble when you jiggle the pan. (A toothpick will not come out clean.) Remove from the oven and cool completely on a baking rack. The cake will deflate as it cools. Run a small knife around the cake and remove the sides of the pan. Cut the cake in wedges and serve warm or at room temperature with sweetened whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or crème fraîche.

BITTERSWEET GANACHE



Bittersweet Ganache image

The intensity of this ganache balances out the other sweeter components in our Bûche de Noël. If you prefer rounder, less sharp flavors, use semisweet or milk chocolate instead of bittersweet.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), vanilla, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over low heat; pour over chocolate mixture. Let sit until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth; let cool.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat ganache until light and fluffy (it should be the consistency of whipped cream).
  • Ganache can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

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