Description
This smooth and creamy chocolate ganache is incredibly easy to make with just two ingredients! Perfect for drizzling over cakes, cupcakes, or pastries, or using as a filling or frosting for desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. You’ll see small bubbles around the edges, but do not let it boil.
- Add the chocolate: Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately pour the semisweet chocolate chips into the hot cream.
- Let it sit: Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
- Stir to combine: After letting it sit, stir the cream and chocolate together until smooth and glossy.
- Cool or use immediately: Let the ganache cool slightly if you want to use it as a drizzle or pour it over a cake. If you want to use it as a frosting or filling, allow it to cool further until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Notes
- You can use dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips for a different flavor, depending on your preference.
- For a thicker ganache, use a ratio of 2 parts chocolate to 1 part cream.
- To make a glossy finish, let the ganache set at room temperature, or refrigerate it to thicken it further if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/European
Keywords: chocolate ganache, easy ganache, chocolate sauce, dessert topping, chocolate frosting