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Easy Chocolate Ganache

Published: Dec 16, 2020 by Anna 3 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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This easy Chocolate Ganache recipe requires only 2 ingredients! Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes or making truffles.

Ganache in a glass bowl.
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  • How to make Chocolate Ganache?
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  • Can I make it ahead of time?
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  • Chocolate Ganache

Why This Recipe Works

Chocolate ganache is a French dessert glaze, sauce, or frosting made with chocolate and cream. It is very simple to make. This rich, decadent, and the incredibly smooth mixture is made by melting chocolate with hot (not boiling) cream.

You can use dark, milk, or white chocolate to make it, however, the substitutes for cream are a little tricky. Coconut cream or condensed milk may work. You can add a dash of salt or instant coffee granules to intensify the flavor of chocolate.

I use this ganache to make my homemade truffles but it is also a great filling for sweet crepes.

Ingredients:

Ingredients for ganache on a board.
  • semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips
  • heavy cream or heavy whipping cream

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How to make Chocolate Ganache?

  • Start by placing chocolate in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Heat up cream in a saucepan or in a microwave just until simmering. Do not boil it!
  • Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not stir.
  • Whisk the mixture until dark and smooth.
  • Cool to use in a recipe.
Cream and chocolate in a bowl.

How to use chocolate ganache?

  • glaze: cool the ganache slightly, then pour over the dessert (trifles, bread puddings, ice cream, sundaes, pies, sweet crepes, etc.)
  • frosting: cool the ganache completely, then spread over cake or in between layers; you can also whip with a hand mixer until fluffy and pipe it;
  • truffles: pour the ganache into a shallow dish (bowl, baking dish, rimmed pan), then chill until set. Scoop it with a spoon and roll it into balls. Coat with cocoa powder. Serve.
  • filling: chill the ganache just like in the truffle tip above, then scoop and roll into balls. Chill again, then use in cupcakes or cookies (before baking).

Storing:

The ganache is best if used the same day. Any leftover should be stored in a container with a lid, in the fridge, since it contains cream.

Can I make it ahead of time?

The longer the ganache sits, the thicker it will become. Depending on what dessert you want to use the ganache in, keep that in mind. If you need it pouring consistency, cool it for 5 to 7 minutes, then use. If you want to whip it and use as a frosting for cakes and cupcakes, cool it completely, then mix with a hand mixer.

Ganache in a bowl.

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Ganache in a glass bowl.

Chocolate Ganache

Author: Anna
This easy Chocolate Ganache recipe requires only 2 ingredients! Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes or making truffles.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 12 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 1453 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup 6 oz. good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate bars
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Place chocolate in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Pour cream into a saucepan and heat up just until simmering. Do not boil it! You can also do it in a heat-proof dish, in the microwave, in 20-second increments.
  • Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not stir.
  • Whisk the mixture until dark and smooth.
  • Cool to use in a recipe.

Notes

  • You can add a dash of salt or instant coffee granules to intensify the flavor of chocolate. 
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
  • The calorie amount is for the whole amount of ganache. The serving size depends on what dessert you use it for.

Nutrition

Calories: 1453kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 67g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 1110mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 1839IU | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 11mg
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    5 from 3 votes

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  1. Melissa says

    December 18, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect recipe! Turned out so delicious!

    Reply
  2. Toni says

    December 18, 2020 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    This is so good!! Such an easy recipe for chocolate ganache! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    December 18, 2020 at 9:08 am

    5 stars
    Yummy! This looks so delicious and perfect for cookies I just made! So excited to decorate!

    Reply
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