Chocolate ganache consists of a thick, tasty icing made of chocolate and heavy cream. Some say it was invented around 1850..Some say it started in Switzerland, used as a base for truffles. Others say it was invented in Paris at the Patisserie Siravdin.. who knows! I love it!
1. In a small saucepan, melt butter with whipping cream over medium heat.
2. In blender or food processor, combine chocolate with vanilla.
3. Add butter mixture and blend until chocoalate is melted, turning motor off and scraping sides as needed.
4. With motor running, gradually add powedered sugar. Blend until smooth.
I pulled this recipe from my mom's old recipe box; it is a yellowed-clipping from our local newspaper.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (13g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 12 | ||
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Calories: 63 | ||
Calories from Fat: 38 (60%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 4.3g | 6 % | |
Saturated Fat 2.6g | 13 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.1g | ||
Cholesterol 5.9mg | 2 % | |
Sodium 14.7mg | 1 % | |
Potassium 26.9mg | 1 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 6.9g | 2 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 6.5g | ||
Protein 0.3g | 0 % | |
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Calories per serving: 63
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