Classic Chocolate Glaze
Submitted by bshifty
Smooth chocolate glaze made by melting chocolate and butter in a double boiler, then stirring in powdered sugar. Pours silky and sets glossy on cakes or pastries.
YIELD
12 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
10 minREADY
30 minThis classic glaze uses just 4 ingredients and the gentle heat of a double boiler to create a pourable chocolate coating.
You melt butter and chocolate together over simmering water until completely smooth, then cool slightly before whisking in powdered sugar and hot water.
The double boiler method ensures the chocolate melts evenly without scorching, creating a silky texture that flows beautifully over cakes, donuts, or eclairs.
As it cools, the glaze sets to a glossy finish with pure chocolate flavor.
Pro Tips
- Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor and shine
- Don’t let the bottom of the double boiler touch the water
- Cool slightly before adding sugar or it will be too runny
- Pour while still warm for the smoothest coating
- If glaze thickens too much, rewarm gently over the double boiler
Ingredients
Directions
Combine butter and chocolate in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.
Cool slightly. Add sugar and mix.
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