Basic Chocolate Ganache
Basic chocolate ganache for truffles
Servings: 48 pieces
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened butter
- 1 pound dark chocolate or bittersweet, chopped
- 1/4 cup liqueur Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Cognac or brandy
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Heat cream and butter just to boiling.
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate.
- Stir until all the chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Add liqueur and stir.
- Refrigerate until cold and firm, a couple of hours or over-night.
- Using a teaspoon measure out and roll into balls. Roll in cocoa or nuts.
- Refrigerate until ready to package or serve.
Notes
Any flavor of liqueur may be used.
Here are some flavor combinations:
- Amaretto with chopped toasted almonds
- Frangelico with chopped toasted hazelnuts
- Grand Marnier with cocoa powder
- Brandy with chopped walnuts
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg