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You know that delicious silky layer of chocolate that coats many cakes and desserts? Well have you ever wondered how to make that? Today I am going to show you How to Make Chocolate Ganache!

It is much easier than you think and something I taught myself when I used to bake at the restaurant I work at. Learning how to make Chocolate Ganache is very easy and just takes 2 ingredients. Yes that is right!

What you need to make Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate ganache is a rich, glossy mixture made from two main ingredients: Chocolate and heavy cream! The two are combined to create the perfect chocolaty decadence that can be used for:

  • A drizzle/glaze over desserts, candies, or fruits
  • A filling in cupcakes or cakes
  • For truffles
  • And can even be whipped to use as a frosting!!
  • As a dip for fruits, cookies or other sweets

How to make chocolate ganache

First you heat the heavy whipping cream just until BEFORE it boils. Next you pour over finely chopped semi sweet chocolate or fine quality chocolate chips.

Wait a minute or two to let the hot cream warm up the chocolate.

Then you whisk until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

Then you can use right away as a topping, drizzle, or dip. If you let it sit at room temperature for a few hours it will be thicker if you wanted to use it as a filling in a cake or pipe onto cupcakes. And if you want to make truffles you just refrigerate it and then scoop and make into balls (**but use more chocolate to cream ratio)!

How to change the consistency

For a smooth glossy finish, use equal parts chocolate and cream

For a thicker coating or filling use more chocolate to cream ration.

What kind of chocolate can I use for chocolate ganache?

You can use bakers chocolate or any type chopped up into pieces. For easier use, I use chocolate chips. And YES white chocolate ,too!

Check out my Shortcut Irish Car Bomb Cake that has a chocolate ganache!

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How to Make Chocolate Ganache

This simple 2 ingredient recipe is great for a topping, filling, or truffles
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate, chocolate filling, chocolate ganache, how to make chocolate ganache, truffles

Materials

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate

Instructions

  • In saucepan, heat heavy whipping cream to just BEFORE it boils
  • Then pour over chocolate and let sit for a minute or two.
  • Begin whisking until smooth consistency and shiny.
  • Use right away as a drizzle, topping, coating, or for candies.

Notes

For truffles, use more chocolate to cream ratio, follow instructions, then let cool in refrigerator. Then scoop and form into balls and decorate as you wish.
For a filling or frosting, let sit at room temperature for a few hours then spread or pipe onto cakes or cookies!
For a lighter fluffier ganache..whip with a mixer until fluffing and use as a frosting!! 

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