Chocolate Nutella Ganache

Desserts, Sauces

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Servings: 12 Source:

Ingredients

¾ cup Nutella Hazelnut Spread (about half a jar)

½ cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

1 tablespoon brandy (optional)

Directions

1. Place the nutella into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil and pour over the nutella. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the sea salt and brandy, if desired.

2. Let the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over a cake, cupcakes or ice cream. If you're using it to top a cake, start at the center and work outward.

Notes

Based on weight and a 1:1 ratio (or 4 ounces chocolate to 4 ounces cream), these are the proportions for various types of chocolate ganache.

Layer cake filling and thick glaze: 1:1, equal parts chocolate and cream.

Chocolate truffles: 2:1, two parts chocolate to one part cream.

Soft icing and pourable glaze: 1:2, one part chocolate to two parts cream.