Easy Silky Chocolate Glaze
A smooth, glossy chocolate glaze that comes together in minutes with everyday pantry staples. Perfect for drizzling over cakes, brownies, or enjoying as a dipping sauce with fresh fruit — effortlessly elegant and endlessly versatile.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 200 g (¾ cup) heavy cream
- 2 heaping tablespoons sweetened chocolate powder (such as Nesquik)
- 3 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 pinch of sea salt (optional)
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Directions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, chocolate powder, and butter, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- 2
Place over medium heat and stir continuously with a spatula to prevent the glaze from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- 3
As soon as small bubbles appear around the edges and the mixture begins to simmer, remove the pan from the heat immediately.
- 4
Allow the glaze to cool at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally — it will thicken gradually as it cools.
- 5
Pour the glaze over your cake while it is still warm for a beautiful, shiny finish.
- 6
Once fully cooled, the glaze becomes creamy and velvety — ideal for decorating desserts or serving as a dip alongside sliced fruit.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a more intense flavour, swap sweetened chocolate powder for unsweetened cocoa and add one tablespoon of icing sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently over a bain-marie before use.
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