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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!!