Silky Milk Chocolate Ganache
This smooth and luscious milk chocolate ganache comes together in just minutes with a handful of everyday ingredients. Whether you use it as a cake filling, truffle base, or a simple drizzle, it never fails to impress.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 6 oz (180g) good-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp almond extract or dark rum (optional)
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Directions
- 1
Melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water, stirring gently until completely smooth.
- 2
Remove from the heat and let stand for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the warm heavy cream while stirring constantly.
- 3
Add the butter and continue stirring until fully incorporated and the ganache turns glossy.
- 4
Stir in the almond extract or rum if using. Use warm as a glaze or allow to cool until spreadable.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a richer flavour, swap milk chocolate for 70% dark chocolate and reduce the cream by 2 tablespoons.
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