Yield: 8

The Easiest Chocolate Ganache Recipe

This chocolate ganache recipe is fast and easy to make with delicious results every time! A perfect topping to many desserts.

Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of high-quality chocolate (225g)
  • 8 ounces heavy whipping cream (227g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (6g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)

Instructions

  1. Add the chocolate pieces (smaller is better) into a large heat-proof bowl and set it aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the heavy cream and put on medium heat. Heat just until it is about to simmer, not letting it boil, but getting it piping hot.
  3. Then, pour the cream over the chocolate making sure all of the chocolate is covered. cream and chocolate chips in bowl
  4. Let this stand for 5 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is all melted.
  5. Now, add the salt and vanilla extract and whisk the mixture until it is smooth and all of the lumps are gone. If needed, you can heat it for 30 seconds in the microwave to finish melting the chocolate. whisk in bowl of ganache
  6. Now store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or use to coat a cake or dessert.

Notes

Firm Ganache Ingredients

  • 16oz dark chocolate
  • 8 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

White Chocolate Ganache Ingredients

  • 18 ounces of white chocolate
  • 6 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 295mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g