Easy Chocolate Ganache Recipe

This easy chocolate ganache recipe is your ultimate guide to making smooth, glossy, and versatile ganache at home. With just two simple ingredients—chocolate and cream—you can whip up a rich topping or filling that works beautifully for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, tarts, and more.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Best Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Dessert, chocolate frosting, Chocolate Ganache, easy frosting, Easy Recipe, frosting

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 6

Servings serving for a cake

Calories 1910kcal

Author Janine Waite

Ingredients

1¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¾ cup heavy cream

Instructions

You can finely chop your chocolate into small, even pieces. Chopping helps it melt quickly and evenly. It is optional if you're in a hurry or lazy like me!
In a small saucepan, warm the cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
I place the chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream for about a minute, but not boiling (about 40-60 seconds). Pour the chocolate chips over the cream and let sit for about 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to soften the chocolate.
Using a whisk or spatula, stir the mixture gently until the ganache is smooth, glossy, and lump-free.
Use or Chill
For a glaze, pour immediately while warm. For a frosting or filling, let it cool and thicken at room temperature or whip it once it’s set.

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