Chocolate Glaze is a simple and delicious basic preparation made with dark chocolate, sugar, and milk. Widely used in pastry making to cover Sachertorte, profiteroles, muffins, biscuits, and all kinds of delicacies, it's easy to make even for beginners.
We will show you how to make it at home in just a few minutes: simply pour milk and sugar into a saucepan, heat without boiling, then add the chopped dark chocolate and let it melt slowly over the heat, stirring constantly with a whisk.
The result is a smooth, fluid, lump-free sauce that can be warmed slightly and then poured.
What is The Difference Between Ganache and Glaze?
A chocolate glaze is thinner, shinier, and designed to pour easily—think of the glossy coat on a donut or a mirror-like finish on a cake. It’s usually made with cocoa powder or melted chocolate loosened with water, milk, or syrup, giving it a smooth, fluid consistency that sets into a soft, slightly firm sheen.
Chocolate ganache, on the other hand, is richer and more luxurious. Made by combining warm cream with chopped chocolate, it creates a thicker, silkier mixture that can be poured, whipped, or used as a filling or frosting.
Ingredients
How to Make Chocolate Glaze
Pour the milk into a saucepan.
Pour the milk into a saucepan.
Add the granulated sugar.
Add the granulated sugar.
Mix and let the milk heat, but without letting it boil.
Mix and let the milk heat, but without letting it boil.
Meanwhile, finely chop the dark chocolate.
Meanwhile, finely chop the dark chocolate.
When the milk is hot and the sugar is completely dissolved, add the dark chocolate.
When the milk is hot and the sugar is completely dissolved, add the dark chocolate.
Mix thoroughly with a whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and combined with the rest of the ingredients.
Mix thoroughly with a whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and combined with the rest of the ingredients.
This way you will get a shiny, smooth and fluid icing.
This way you will get a shiny, smooth and fluid icing.
Transfer it to a bowl and let it cool for 15 minutes, then use it as you prefer.
Transfer it to a bowl and let it cool for 15 minutes, then use it as you prefer.
It will be perfect for dipping some delicious churros.
It will be perfect for dipping some delicious churros.
With our doses, you can ice a cake or a donut.
With our doses, you can ice a cake or a donut.
What Can I Use Chocolate Glaze For?
Chocolate glaze can be warmed slightly and then poured over your chosen dessert for a spectacular, eye-catching dessert. You can also pour it into a small bowl and serve it with delicious churros, like we suggest here, or with langues de chat and biscuits.
What Chocolate Should I Use For The Glaze?
For best results, choose a high-quality dark chocolate, preferably 70% cocoa.
How To Best Use Chocolate Glaze
To make small decorations or greetings on a birthday cake, simply collect the glaze in a piping bag with a fine tip (which you can also make at home if necessary, using a parchment paper cone).
How to Store Any Leftovers
The chocolate glaze can be stored in the refrigerator, tightly closed in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. When ready to use, simply warm it briefly in the microwave or over low heat.
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