Chocolate Ganache
This Chocolate Ganache recipe requires just 2 ingredients - heavy whipping cream and chocolate. The end result is a rich and decadent frosting with seemingly endless uses. I recommend piping it onto your favorite cupcakes!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate ganache, chocolate ganache recipe, how to make chocolate ganache
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 2122kcal
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz semi sweet baking chocolate
Finely chop baking chocolate and then transfer to a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat heavy whipping cream on medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Make sure it does not come to a complete boil.
Pour heavy whipping cream over the chopped baking chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes to allow heavy whipping cream to melt the chocolate.
Whisk the heavy whipping cream and chocolate together in one direction until smooth and well combined.
Chocolate Ganache is ready to use as a drizzle or you can let it cool at room temperature to thicken. Then it will be ready to pipe for cupcakes or scooped out with a spoon. Cooled Chocolate Ganache can also be whipped with a stand or handheld mixer with whisk attachment until light in color and fluffy texture. Make sure not to over whip ganache.
Calories: 2122kcal | Carbohydrates: 126g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 173g | Saturated Fat: 105g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 48g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 283mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 1512mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 90g | Vitamin A: 3612IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 15mg