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Dark Chocolate Ganache Filling Recipe for Macarons

Step by step guide to making dark chocolate ganache filling for macarons.
Prep Time1 minute
Active Time5 minutes
Chilling time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 6 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: ganache, macaron filling
Yield: 60 macarons

Materials

  • 100 g whipping cream
  • 120 g dark chocolate wafers
  • 20 g butter unsalted

Instructions

  • Place heavy cream in a small saucepan on medium heat. Bring the heavy cream to a simmer, just before it starts to boil remove it from the heat source.
  • Measure your dark chocolate wafers into a heat proof bowl.
  • Pour the boiled cream over the dark chocolate wafers.
  • Add butter to the mixture and gently stir with a spatula until all of the chocolate is melted and becomes a smooth mixture.
  • Place the mixture into the fridge until it's fully cooled.
  • Microwave the dark chocolate ganache filling in 10 second intervals until you've obtained the consistency you want for piping your macarons.