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Easy Chocolate Ganache


  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups of ganache 1x

Description

This Easy Chocolate Ganache is a simple, rich, and silky chocolate sauce made with just two ingredients: chocolate chips and heavy cream. It’s the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, pastries, or ice cream, or it can be used as a filling or glaze for your favorite desserts.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup heavy cream


Instructions

  • Heat the Cream:
    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it come to a full boil.

  • Pour Over Chocolate Chips:
    Place the semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Once the cream is hot, pour it over the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to soften the chocolate.

  • Stir to Combine:
    After letting the cream sit with the chocolate, gently stir the mixture with a spatula or whisk until smooth and glossy.

  • Cool and Use:
    Allow the ganache to cool for a few minutes before using it as a topping or filling. If you want a thicker ganache for spreading, let it cool longer; for a thinner ganache, use it while still warm.

Notes

  • You can adjust the ratio of cream to chocolate if you want a thicker or thinner ganache. For a thicker ganache, use more chocolate, and for a thinner one, use more cream.

  • If you prefer a sweeter ganache, use milk chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate.

  • This ganache can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. To reuse, gently reheat it in the microwave or over a double boiler.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Topping
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate Ganache, Easy Ganache, Chocolate Sauce, Cake Ganache, Dessert Topping