Chocolate Bites with Ganache

These rich, chocolatey bites with a creamy ganache topping are a luxurious treat for any occasion. Perfectly soft and nutty, they’re sure to delight chocolate lovers!

📝 Ingredients:
(Serves 6)

For the Bites:

• 🥚 3 small eggs
• 🍬 100 g sugar
• 🍫 120 g dark baking chocolate
• 🧈 120 g butter
• 🌾 60 g flour
• 🌰 80 g hazelnuts, shelled and roughly chopped
• 🌟 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Ganache:

• 🥛 20 cl heavy cream
• 🍫 160 g dark (or milk) baking chocolate
• 🧈 10 g butter

📋 Directions:

1. 🔥 Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
2. 🍫 Melt Chocolate and Butter:
   • Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it with the butter in the microwave or over a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
3. 🥚 Prepare the Batter:
   • In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
   • Add the melted chocolate mixture, then sift in the flour and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
   • Fold in the roughly chopped hazelnuts.
4. 🧁 Bake the Bites:
   • Pour the batter into a silicone mold or greased baking molds.
   • Bake for 15–20 minutes or until set. Let the bites cool completely before removing them from the molds.
5. 🍮 Make the Ganache:
   • Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
   • Heat the cream until it reaches a boil, then pour it over the chocolate. Stir until smooth.
   • Add the butter and mix until the ganache is silky. Let it cool for at least 2 hours.
6. ✨ Decorate and Serve:
   • Transfer the ganache into a piping bag and pipe it onto the cooled chocolate bites.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy these indulgent treats!

📊 Nutritional Information:

• ⏰ Prep Time: 30 minutes
• 🔥 Baking Time: 20 minutes
• ❄️ Cooling Time: 2 hours
• ⏳ Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 6
• 🔥 Calories: Very high

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