Spicy Ganache
Spicy Ganache is the perfect accompaniment for any dessert that would benefit from a chocolate sauce. Ice cream, cake, profiteroles…they all get an extra bit of zing from this tasty sauce!
And it’s super-easy to make! Just chop up some semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, pour heated heavy cream over and add cayenne pepper. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth.
That’s it!
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Spicy Ganache
Makes: 1 & 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Instructions
Chop the chocolate and place it in a medium metal or heatproof glass bowl.
Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until just before it comes to a boil, when small bubbles collect along the sides of the pan.
Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 30 seconds. Add the cayenne pepper.
Slowly whisk everything together until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
The ganache can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, place in microwave and heat it in 30-second increments until you can stir it easily. Stir until smooth.
Recipe from Pastry Love
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