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Easy Homemade Chocolate Ganache in Glass Bowl on White Background
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Easy Chocolate Ganache

Quick and easy chocolate ganache recipe, homemade with 2 simple ingredients: chocolate and heavy cream. Rich, creamy, fudgy. Enjoy it as filling, frosting, drip, glaze or truffles.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1383kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add chocolate chips and heavy cream in a nonstick saucepan over low heat. 
  • Whisk frequently until chocolate is completely melted and mixture becomes smooth and creamy. 
  • Remove from heat and let it cool down until it thickens to your desired consistency. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week and reheated in the microwave. 
  • 1:2 ratio (1 cup chocolate to 2 cups heavy cream)- Thin consistency for dipping.
  • 2:1 ratio (2 cups chocolate to 1 cup heavy cream)- Firm consistency for piping and making truffles. 
  • 1:1 ratio (1 cups chocolate to 1 cup heavy cream)- Medium consistency for thick glaze, drip cakes, filling in cakes/ cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1383kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 100g | Saturated Fat: 80g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 1229mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 1767IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 623mg | Iron: 2mg