Chocolate Ganache 5 Ways
Print Pin VideoChocolate ganache is a rich, versatile, decadent yet simple concoction of chocolate and cream, which can be used as a frosting, filling, topping, glaze and so much more! I'll be sharing 5 different ways you can make chocolate ganache, and the quantities given will give you about 1 and 1/2 cups or so of ganache. Simply adjust the quantities using the same ratios given for more or less ganache :)
IMPORTANT: For accuracy, I would recommend using the gram measurements provided, as those are the exact quantities I use. Cup measurements are given as estimates (based on US cup measurements) to make it easier for those who do not have a scale.
Ingredients
Spreadable Dark Chocolate Ganache (1:1 Ratio)
- 150 g dark chocolate - I use 50% dark chocolate
- 150 g cream - minimum fat percentage of 34% or higher
Spreadable Milk Chocolate Ganache (1.5:1 Ratio)
- 240 g milk chocolate
- 160 g cream - minimum fat percentage of 34% or higher
Spreadable White Chocolate Ganache (2.5:1 Ratio)
- 180 g white chocolate
- 72 g cream - minimum fat percentage of 34% or higher
Pipeable Dark Chocolate Ganache (2:1 Ratio)
- 200 g dark chocolate - I use 50% dark chocolate
- 100 g cream - minimum fat percentage of 34% or higher
Whipped Dark Chocolate Ganache (1:3 Ratio)
- 150 g dark chocolate - I use 50% dark chocolate
- 450 g cream - minimum fat percentage of 34% or higher
Instructions
- Begin by cutting up your chocolate into small pieces. This is only applicable if you're using a block of chocolate. If you're using chocolate buttons/drops/chips then this is not required. Set aside.
- Place your cream in a saucepan and heat over a low-medium heat until the cream begins to gently bubble. Once it starts to gently bubble take it off the heat immediately as you don't want to overheat the cream.
- Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- Once the chocolate is melted, using a spatula or whisk, gently stir the mixture until everything comes together into a shiny ganache. You can also use an immersion blender for this, but make sure the bottom of the blender is submerged into the ganache as we don't want to incorporate air bubbles into our ganache. For the whipped dark chocolate ganache, I always use an immersion blender (see note 3 for extra steps for whipped chocolate ganache).
- If you want a thinner ganache, then you can use it immediately (or when it cools down to room temperature if required). For a thicker ganache, place some cling wrap over the top of the ganache so that the cling wrap is touching the top of the ganache (see note 1). Let it set at room temperature for at least 10 hours, then use as desired (see note 2).
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Notes
Note 1. By covering the ganache so that the cling wrap is touching the top of the ganache, this prevents a skin from forming as the ganache cools. If a skin forms, then when you come to mixing your ganache once it sets, this can leave little specks of the skin running through your ganache.
Note 2. You can use the ganache earlier if you want a less firm ganache. If after the ganache has set, it is too firm for your liking, then you can heat it up in the microwave for 5 second bursts, giving it a mix in between each burst until you're happy with the consistency. Just be careful as ganache melts very quickly in the microwave.
Note 3. Because of the high cream to chocolate ratio for the whipped dark chocolate ganache, I find that it doesn't come together as easily with a whisk or spatula, hence why I would recommend using an immersion blender for this. Once the ganache is whipped, cover it with some cling wrap so it's touching the top of the ganache and then place it in the fridge to cool for at least a few hours (ideally overnight) before whipping.
Note 4. In the video, I mention the quantities I used to make a whipped dark chocolate ganache. The quantity of the cream is incorrect and should be 450g, not 375g :)
Nutrition
Calories: 4885kcal | Carbohydrates: 258g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 410g | Saturated Fat: 251g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 112g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 757mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 3584mg | Fiber: 38g | Sugar: 184g | Vitamin A: 9456IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1071mg | Iron: 41mg
Nutritional information are estimates only as they are automatically calculated by a third party application. Actual values may differ based on brands and types of products used.
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