Pan-Seared Dark Chocolate Ganache with Fresh Strawberries

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A rich dark chocolate ganache gently pan-seared to develop a lightly caramelized crust, served alongside fresh strawberries for a simple yet elegant dessert for two. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped, heavy cream, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 4 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Stir the chocolate and cream gently until smooth and glossy, then add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, stirring until melted and incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Chill the ganache in the refrigerator for 20 minutes until firm but still pliable.
  4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Using a spoon, scoop out 2 large dollops of ganache and gently place in the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side until a lightly caramelized crust forms.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with 1 cup fresh strawberries dusted with 1 tsp powdered sugar if desired.

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