Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) bag milk chocolate morsels
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Microwave Method: In a clean, dry, microwave-safe glass bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir.
- Continue heating in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is fully melted and ganache is smooth and creamy. Let cool slightly before using.
- Double Boiler Method: Fill a medium saucepan with 1–2 inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Place a glass bowl on top of the pot (make sure it doesn’t touch the water) and add chocolate chips and cream to the bowl.
- Stir constantly until the chocolate melts and the ganache becomes smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
Notes
- Use a 1:1 ratio of chocolate to cream for classic ganache. For thicker ganache, use more chocolate; for thinner ganache, add more cream.
- Use good-quality chocolate for best results. Milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate all work, but milk or semi-sweet will offer the best flavor for ganache.
- Do not substitute heavy whipping cream with milk or other alternatives—ganache will not set properly.
- Ganache can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container, or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and bring to room temp before using.
- If ganache seizes or becomes grainy, add a splash of warm cream and stir until smooth.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave, Double Boiler
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
