Make this Quick and Easy Chocolate Ganache for your cakes and other desserts using just 2 ingredients! This is a rich, smooth Chocolate Ganache perfect for frosting and drizzling over your favorite desserts!
If you're obsessed with pouring smooth, creamy chocolate ganache over your cakes and want a thicker version, you'll love my delicious Chocolate Ganache Blondies and No Bake Cookie Dough Truffles recipes!
Jump to:
What is Chocolate Ganache?
Chocolate Ganache is such a versatile recipe; you can use it for cupcakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, and many, many more. When I first started uploading video tutorials on YouTube, I didn't realize how important thumbnails and pictures were, so bear with me, but don't let this picture be the judge of how GREAT the Chocolate Ganache is!
If you're looking for a satisfying sweet comfort food, this chocolate ganache recipe is perfect for you. It is simple to make yet surprisingly mindful and delicious, and it will quickly become a favorite. Give this a try!
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- heavy cream
Instructions
Place the bittersweet chocolate in a large bowl. Next, pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until it is thick and smooth.
Grab your spatula and start stirring! Keep a steady pace until the mixture transforms into a smooth, decadent glaze.
Don't give up too soon 🙂 Once the mixture looks smooth and shiny, it's ready to go.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can swap the bittersweet chocolate for semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate.
- If you want to use white chocolate, you'll need to increase the chocolate-to-heavy cream ratio to 3 parts chocolate to 1 part heavy cream, since white chocolate melts more thinly.
- For a vegan or dairy-free version, replace the heavy cream with full-fat canned coconut milk or coconut cream in a 1:1 ratio.
Storage Tips
Room Temperature: Freshly made ganache can be kept covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigeration: Store the ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To prevent a skin from forming on top, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the ganache before sealing the container.
Freezing: You can freeze chocolate ganache for up to 2 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator, then let it come to room temperature and gently stir or whisk it back to your preferred consistency.
FAQ
More delicious recipes:
- Chocolate Ganache Blondies
- Tsokolate (Filipino Hot Chocolate)
- BEST 3 Ingredient Mango Smoothie
- Homemade Caramel Cake
- Easy Fruit Pie Crust
How To Make Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients
- 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the bittersweet chocolate in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, boil the heavy cream and immediately pour it over the chocolate and mix until you get a fudge-like consistency.
Watch The Recipe Video!
You Might Also Like!
Leave a Reply