Chocolate Sauce Recipe

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Chocolate Sauce
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Ingredients
5
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Nutrition
371
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 recipe master ganache, recipe follows, using 2 cups cream instead of 1
  • 1/4 cup creme fraiche
  • 2 tbsp tia maria

Directions:

  1. Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir to moisten the sugar and insert a thermometer. Cook until the temperature reaches 220 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  2. Follow the method for Master Ganache, adding the cream fraiche to the cream before bring the cream to a boil.
  3. Add the Tia Maria and simple syrup and stir for 1 one minute, or until smooth and thoroughly combined. Cover the sauce and keep it warm near the stove until it is served.
  4. Master Ganache:
  5. Can deep, dark, intense, rich, velvety smooth chocolate be a spiritual experience? It certainly is heavenly when mixed with cream. Praise the pastry angels and pass the bonbons!
  6. This is the basic ganache recipe. Use it for truffles, tarts, fillings, you name it. Follow the same technique when adjusting the recipe for firm and soft ganache. An alternative food processor method is given, which can be applied to any ganache recipe in this chapter.
  7. My desire is not only to introduce you to ganache but also to make it a staple in your refrigerator. As long as you don't eat it all as a midnight snack, it can be available to help you throw together dessert at a moment's notice.
  8. 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  9. 1 cup heavy cream
  10. Using a serrated knife, finely chop the chocolate into 1/4-inch pieces. Don't be lazy here. Big chunks will not melt.
  11. Traditional method: Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boiling means the cream will actually rise up in the pan and threaten to boil over.
  12. Immediately pour the boiling cream over the chopped chocolate. Tap the bowl on the counter to settle the chocolate into the cream, then let it sit for 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, slowly stir in a circular motion, starting from the center of the bowl, and working out to the sides. Be careful not to add too much air to the ganache. Stir until all the chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. It may look done after 1 minute of stirring, but keep going to be sure it's emulsified.
  13. Food processor method: Place the chopped chocolate in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat (or bring to a boil in the microwave.)
  14. Immediately pour the hot cream into the food processor, on top of the chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then pulse the machine 3 times. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and pulse 3 more times, until all the chocolate is melted. This smooth, silky chocolate is now ganache. Transfer the ganache to a bowl.
  15. Let the ganache sit at room temperature until it cools to 70 degrees F. In a 65 degree F room, this will take approximately 4 hours or 2 hours in the refrigerator. You can speed up the process by pouring the ganache out onto a clean baking sheet (thinner layers cool faster.) Once the ganache reaches 70 degrees F, it is ready to be used. At this point it can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  16. Yield: 2 cups
  17. Prep Time: 5 minutes
  18. Cook Time: 10 minutes
  19. Inactive Prep Time: 2 to 4 hours
  20. Ease of preparation: Easy
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 371.42 Kcal (1555 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.97g 25%
Cholesterol 17.75mg 6%
Sodium 29.59mg 1%
Potassium 0.6mg 0%
Total Carbs 32.37g 11%
Sugars 30.58g 122%
Protein 2.37g 5%
Calcium 48.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 208.66 Kcal (874 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.97g 25%
Cholesterol 9.97mg 6%
Sodium 16.62mg 1%
Potassium 0.34mg 0%
Total Carbs 18.18g 11%
Sugars 17.18g 122%
Protein 1.33g 5%
Calcium 27.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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