This chocolate glaze for cheesecake is decadently creamy, silky smooth, and exceptionally rich. And the best part, it is super versatile!
In today's article, we will look at this incredible chocolate glaze for cheesecake recipe. It is very versatile and we will take you through the exact steps to make a professional glaze.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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You can use any flavor of chocolate that you'd like. Just always ensure that the product you choose is high in quality. If you use cheap chocolate, the flavor of the glaze will also be cheap. This doesn't mean you have to buy expensive chocolate, just good quality, and good-tasting ones.
After you pour the cream over the chocolate and allow it to stand, you can also check the temperature. Emulsions (of fat and cream) form better at a specific temperature. So, if you can measure that temperature, your ganache is far more likely to come out decadently smooth, creamy, and stable. You can check if the temperature of the cream is reduced to 90-100ºF (32-43ºC). This is when you can start whisking the ingredients together.
When pouring your chocolate glaze over your cheesecake, remember that the cheesecake has to be fully set. It also helps if it is still inside the springform cake pan. This way, you will have a beautiful thick layer of chocolate glaze on top of the cheesecake.