Description
A lusciously smooth Raspberry Ganache that blends rich dark chocolate with the tart brightness of fresh raspberries—perfect for cakes, tarts, or straight off the spoon.
Ingredients
- Dark Chocolate (60–70%): 200g – brings rich depth and smooth body to the ganache.
- Heavy Cream: 150ml – gives the ganache its luscious, creamy texture.
- Fresh Raspberries: 100g – offers bright acidity and natural sweetness.
- Unsalted Butter: 1 tablespoon – adds sheen and smooth mouthfeel.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – enhances the chocolate and berry notes.
- Salt: a pinch – balances and intensifies all the flavors.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No need for ovens today, but make sure your tools are clean, dry, and ready for use.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, gently heat the raspberries until they begin to break down. Press them through a sieve into a bowl to collect the smooth puree. Add the heavy cream to the puree and warm the mixture over low heat until steamy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot raspberry-cream mixture over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir gently with a spatula from the center outward until smooth. Add butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring until glossy.
- Cook to Perfection: If any bits of chocolate remain unmelted, place the bowl over a saucepan with simmering water and stir until fully blended.
- Finishing Touches: Let the ganache cool slightly before using. For a firmer texture (like truffles or tart filling), chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon over cakes, swirl into mousse, pipe into tart shells, or just grab a spoon and go to town.
Notes
- Use a fine mesh sieve to remove raspberry seeds for the smoothest texture.
- Always opt for high-quality chocolate with 60–70% cocoa content.
- Ganache thickens as it cools, so plan your consistency accordingly.
- To reheat, use a double boiler or microwave in short intervals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Raspberry Ganache, Chocolate Raspberry Ganache, Easy Ganache Recipe, Raspberry Dessert, French Chocolate Dessert