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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
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate ganache, chocolate ganache recipe, how to make chocolate ganache
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 2122kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz semi sweet baking chocolate

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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