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Pouring hot cream directly over chopped chocolate and letting it sit undisturbed for a minute before stirring is the classic French technique for a smooth ganache - stirring too soon before the chocolate has fully melted causes it to seize into a grainy mess instead of a glossy emulsion. Left to set in small pots rather than rolled into individual truffles, this skips the fussiest part of truffle-making while keeping the same rich flavor.
Per serving
320kcal
Calories
3g
Protein
20g
Carbs
26g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Servings
6 people
Difficulty
easy
15g
Sugar
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Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (small bubbles forming at the edges, not a full boil).
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, allowing the chocolate to soften and begin melting.
Stir gently from the center outward until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
Stir in the softened butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Divide the ganache evenly among small serving pots or ramekins.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set but still creamy.
Before serving, dust with cocoa powder or top with a few flaky sea salt crystals.
Let the Cream and Chocolate Sit Before Stirring: Giving the hot cream a minute or two to soften the chocolate first, rather than stirring immediately, helps the ganache emulsify smoothly rather than seizing into a grainy texture. Use Good Quality Dark Chocolate: Since this dessert has so few ingredients, the quality of the chocolate makes a real difference in the final flavor - choose one you'd genuinely enjoy eating on its own. Don't Rush the Chilling Time: A full 2 hours allows the ganache to set to the proper soft, spoonable consistency - cutting this short results in a filling that's still too loose.
This usually happens if the mixture was stirred too soon or too vigorously before the chocolate fully melted - let the hot cream sit over the chocolate undisturbed for a minute or two first, then stir gently from the center outward.
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