Guide chocolate ganache


A bowl of chocolate ganache with a spatula resting in it.

Ultimate Guide to Chocolate Ganache

The Ultimate Guide to Chocolate Ganache is for both the beginner and experienced home chefs. Requiring only 2 ingredients, it's a snap!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Ganache
 Servings: 2 cups
 Calories: 1048kcal

Ingredients

Drizzle Chocolate Ganache (1:1)

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)

Firm Chocolate Ganache Frosting (2:1)

  • 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)

Whipped Chocolate Ganache (1:1)

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)

Milk Chocolate Ganache (2.5:1)

  • 20 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)

White Chocolate Ganache (3:1)

  • 24 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)

Instructions

Basic Ganache (All Ratios)

  • Place chocolate into a glass or metal mixing bowl. If using chocolate bars, roughly chop the chocolate into small chocolate chip-sized pieces.
  • Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Once simmering, immediately remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate.
  • Let sit 2 to 3 minutes to allow the heat from the cream to melt the chocolate. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth. Use as desired.

Whipped Chocolate Ganache

  • Follow the steps to create a basic ganache. Once the cream and chocolate are combined and smooth, cover, and chill the ganache in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Remove ganache from the fridge. Use a hand mixer to whip the ganache until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Use as desired.

Notes

Pro Tip: Use the best quality chocolate you can get. We recommend Guittard, Ghiradelli, Lindt baking chocolate, and other widely available high-quality chocolate brands. Avoid using any chocolate with stabilizers added in as the ganache won't set up properly. TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Ganache too thick? Add in heated cream 1 tablespoon at a time to thin it out.
  • Ganache too grainy? Create a double boiler by bringing a small saucepan of water to a boil. Place the mixing bowl with your ganache over the steam, but be sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Whisk your ganache over the double boiler until smooth.
  • Ganache too thin? Create a double boiler and add in more chocolate 1 tablespoon at a time to thicken. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 1048kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1724IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 7mg

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