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Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Ganache (Vegetarian) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Ganache (Vegetarian)

Learn how to make a decadent, silky, and versatile chocolate ganache with just two simple ingredients. This recipe is perfect for a glossy cake drip, a rich fruit dip, or a fluffy whipped frosting.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 8 ounces (225 g / 7.9 oz) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • for Perfect Ganache
  • For a milk or white chocolate ganache, reduce the heavy cream to 3/4 cup (180 ml) to maintain the right consistency.
  • Infuse your cream for extra flavor by steeping a cinnamon stick, an Earl Grey tea bag, or a strip of orange zest in the cream as it heats. Strain before pouring over the chocolate.
  • For a richer, deeper flavor, add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the hot cream.
  • To create a spreadable frosting, let the ganache cool completely to a peanut butter-like consistency, then beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Ensure your chocolate is chopped very finely. This helps it melt evenly and quickly, preventing a grainy or separated ganache.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chocolate: Place the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate into a medium-sized, heatproof bowl.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Heat the Cream: Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat.
  4. Bring it just to a simmer, watching for small bubbles to form around the edges.
  5. Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
  6. Combine and Rest: Carefully pour the hot cream directly over the chopped chocolate.
  7. Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. This allows the hot cream to gently melt the chocolate.
  8. Whisk to Perfection: Starting from the center of the bowl, gently whisk the mixture in small circles, gradually moving outwards.
  9. Continue whisking until the ganache is completely smooth, glossy, and emulsified.
  10. Use or Cool: Use immediately as a warm glaze or sauce. For a thicker consistency or a whipped frosting, let it cool to room temperature (about 1-2 hours), then whip with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 10g

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