Learn how to make 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!
Looking for more chocolate desserts? Try my Chocolate Ganache Blondies and No Bake Cookie Dough Truffles recipes!
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What is Chocolate Ganache?
Chocolate ganache is a delicious combination of chocolate and heavy cream. It is such a versatile recipe that you can use it for cupcakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, and more. It is simple to make yet surprisingly mindful and decadent, and it will quickly become a favorite.
If you're looking for a satisfying sweet comfort food, this chocolate ganache recipe is perfect for you. Give this a try!
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- bittersweet chocolate
- heavy cream
Instructions
Place the bittersweet chocolate in a large bowl. Then, 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 use.
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
- Store the chocolate ganache at room temperature, covered, for up to two days, or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Cover it with plastic wrap and press directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- It can be frozen for as long as two months. When ready to use, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator, bring it to room temperature, and gently stir or whisk it until it’s the desired consistency.
FAQ
How To Make Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients
- 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the bittersweet chocolate in a large bowl.
- 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.
- Once the mixture looks smooth and shiny, it's ready to use.
Watch The Recipe Video!
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!
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Queenie Dixon-Witter says
Wow! this is great and I'd love to try your chocolate ganache recipe..
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
Hi Queenie. I appreciate your interest in trying this recipe. Please let me know how it goes with you. Thanks for dropping by!