Chocolate Ganache or Spread
Recipe Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to make a rich and glossy chocolate ganache or spread from scratch. It involves combining sugar, cocoa powder, corn starch, milk, and butter, then cooking it on low heat until it reaches a thick consistency.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Sugar 1 cup
- Cocoa powder 1 cup
- Corn starch 1 tablespoon
- Milk 1/2 cup
- Butter 1 teaspoon
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Cocoa powder?
- 3 tbsp cocoa + 1 tbsp butter (per 1 oz unsweetened chocolate)
No Cornstarch?
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (per 1 tbsp cornstarch)
- Arrowroot powder (1:1)
- Tapioca starch (1:1)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients and Initial Milk
In a small pot, add 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of corn starch, and 1/4 cup of milk.
Step 2: Mix and Cook on Low Heat
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until combined. Place the pot on a stove and cook on low heat, continuing to mix.
Step 3: Add Remaining Milk and Continue Mixing
Add the remaining 1/4 cup of milk to the mixture. Continue to mix continuously on low heat until the mixture becomes smooth and more liquid.
Step 4: Add Butter and Achieve Thick Consistency
Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the mixture. Mix continuously until the ganache thickens to a glossy, spreadable consistency.
Step 5: Serve
Once the chocolate ganache has reached the desired thick consistency, remove it from heat and pour it into serving bowls. It is now ready to be used as a ganache or spread.
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