Learn how to make chocolate ganache with this easy tutorial. This simple ganache recipe requires just two ingredients and you can have different consistencies my varying the ratio of each ingredient. The process takes just 5 minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
For pourable glaze and frosting (1:1 ratio)
4ounces(113g)semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
4ounces(113g)heavy cream
For chocolate truffles (2:1 ratio)
8ounces(226g)semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
4ounces(113g)heavy cream
Instructions
Decide how you plan to use the chocolate ganache and measure out the correct weight of ingredients.
Place the chopped chocolate in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Warm cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it's steaming. It doesn't need to simmer or boil.
Pour the warm cream over the chocolate and make sure the chocolate is fully submerged.
Let it sit for about 3 minutes then stir gently until it comes together in a smooth, creamy consistency.
Make pourable glaze (1:1 ratio)
Use it while it's warm and pourable. If you need a drip glaze, allow it to cool until slightly. The longer it cools, the thicker it becomes.
Make layer cake filling and frosting (1:1 ratio)
Allow it to cool until it's thickened but still soft and spread it between cake layers or over top of cupcakes or dessert of your choice.
Or allow it to cool until it's thickened but still soft. Beat it with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes. When it's fluffy and light in color it's ready to be used.
Make chocolate truffles (2:1 ratio)
Cool the chocolate until it's stiff enough to scoop and roll in the palm of your hand but not hard. It may be necessary to set the ganache in the refrigerator of a few minutes to help it thicken.
Notes
Bittersweet chocolate can be used in place of semisweet chocolate.
If the chocolate isn't sweet enough for your taste, you can add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to the cream before it's heated. Stir to dissolve the sugar as the cream warms over medium-low heat.
You can also add 1 tablespoon of corn syrup instead of sugar. Corn syrup will add shine to the ganache.