Espresso-Infused Chocolate Ganache
A rich, velvety dessert that layers coffee bitterness with chocolate decadence. This quick recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Dark chocolate, Heavy cream, Espresso for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 oz, chopped Dark chocolate
- 4 oz Heavy cream
- 1 oz Espresso
- 0.5 oz, unsweetened Cocoa powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a heatproof bowl, combine chopped chocolate and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a saucepan, heat cream and espresso until just simmering (do not boil). Pour over chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir until smooth. Chill for 1 hour to firm. Scoop into serving cups and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.







