Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache – 2 Ways
2011, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
Prep Time:5 minInactive Prep Time:–Cook Time:5 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
frosting for one 8-inch round cake or 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
8 ounces good bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Directions
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.