Easy Ganache Recipe

Ingredients

1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 c whipping cream 2 tbsp light corn syrup 2 tbsp salted butter

What Is  Ganache Frosting

Ganache and Ganache Frosting are made using the same ingredients, but with different ratios of cream to chocolate.  Ganache usually refers to a glaze that is drizzled over baked goods and ganache frosting refers to a spreadable frosting or filling for baking goods.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This recipe makes the most easy ganache recipe and requires only two ingredients! Use as a glaze or as a spreadable frosting or filling for baked goods.

Place the chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl.

STEP 1

Add the cream, light corn syrup and butter to a small saucepan and cook, stirring often. Remove from the heat when the butter melts and the cream begins to bubble, 5-7 minutes.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Whisk the chocolate and cream until the mixture is creamy, free of lumps and deep brown in color.

STEP 4

Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, whisk until creamy and spread onto cooled baked goods.

RECIPE NOTE

Try this recipe with white chocolate for entirely different, yet still creamy and delicious flavor.

RECIPE NOTE

Use dark baking chocolate for a super rich frosting.

RECIPE NOTE

Allowing ganache to cool in the fridge will make it thicker (much like the frosting), but it also causes it to lose its “drippy” quality that ganache is known for.

FAQ

Ganache stays fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

How long does ganache last?

FAQ

Can ganache be made in the microwave?

Yes, heat the cream in a  bowl in the microwave for 2 min. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 5 min. Whisk the chocolate and cream until the mixture is free of lumps and deep brown in color. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, whisk until creamy..

FAQ

Can half and half be used to make ganache?

Only use half and half in a pinch to make ganache. Heavy whipping cream is the preferred choice, as it creates a perfectly creamy, fudgy end result.

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