Course 5 Recipe
A special treat to celebrate the evening.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- 2
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 3
Combine Chocolate and Cream
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the chocolate.
- 4
Stir Until Smooth
Using a spatula, gently stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth.
- 5
Add Butter and Flavoring
Add the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the ganache. Stir until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
Chilling
- 6
Pour into Molds
Pour the ganache into silicone molds or a small baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Chill in the Refrigerator
Place the molds in the refrigerator and let the ganache chill for at least 2 hours until firm.
Serving
- 8
Remove from Molds
Once set, carefully remove the ganache from the molds.
- 9
Add Toppings (Optional)
Top each piece with crushed nuts, fresh berries, or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
- 10
Serve and Enjoy
Place the ganache pieces on a serving plate and enjoy your special treat to celebrate the evening!
