Description
Nama chocolate, a luxurious Japanese confection, melts hearts with its silky ganache and elegant simplicity. Rich cocoa powder and fresh cream create a heavenly treat that invites you to savor each velvety bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100g heavy cream
- 50g milk chocolate
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 30g butter
- 2 egg yolks
Flavor Enhancers:
- 15ml vanilla extract
- 5g salt
- 10g powdered sugar
Instructions
- Finely chop dark and milk chocolate into uniform small pieces, ensuring smooth melting.
- In a saucepan, gently heat heavy cream until it reaches a soft simmer, avoiding boiling.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate pieces, allowing it to sit for 2-3 minutes to soften chocolate completely.
- Whisk chocolate and cream mixture until achieving a glossy, smooth ganache consistency.
- Melt butter in a separate pan over low heat, maintaining a gentle temperature.
- Separate egg yolks and whisk them into the warm butter, creating a rich, silky emulsion.
- Incorporate egg and butter mixture into chocolate ganache, stirring continuously to prevent separation.
- Add vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar, blending thoroughly for balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer mixture to a shallow dish, smoothing the surface for even cooling.
- Refrigerate for approximately 2 hours until chocolate sets to a soft, truffle-like texture.
- Remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Use a warm spoon to scoop and shape nama chocolate into elegant, bite-sized pieces.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark and milk chocolate for the most luxurious flavor and smooth texture.
- Chop chocolate into uniform small pieces to ensure even melting and prevent lumps.
- Control cream temperature carefully to prevent scorching and maintain chocolate’s delicate structure.
- Whisk ganache gently to create a glossy, silky consistency without incorporating air bubbles.
- Let mixture come to room temperature before serving to enhance chocolate’s rich, velvety mouthfeel.
- Store nama chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use vegan chocolate.
- Dust with cocoa powder or finely ground nuts for an elegant finishing touch and added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg