Ingredients and Weight:
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Sour cream: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 12 ounces (340g)
- Unsweetened chocolate: 4 ounces (113g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
Preparation Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
5 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Place the heavy cream and sour cream in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Let the ganache cool for 5-10 minutes before using.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich, creamy, and chocolatey
- Tangy from the sour cream
- Perfect as a topping for cakes, cupcakes, or pastries
User Comments:
- "This ganache is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I used it to top my chocolate cupcakes and they were a huge hit!" - Emily
- "I love the tangy flavor of the sour cream in this ganache. It's the perfect balance to the richness of the chocolate." - Sarah
- "I've tried many ganache recipes before, but this one is my favorite. It's so smooth and creamy." - John
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to overcook the heavy cream. If it scorches, the ganache will have a bitter taste.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or unsweetened chocolate.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before using, otherwise it will be too runny.
