Whipped Chocolate Ganache

4.86 stars (7 ratings)

Chocolate lovers: this is the recipe for you! Rich & silky chocolate ganache whipped 'til light, fluffy, & spreadable. Great on cakes, cupcakes, & cookies.

Prep Time10

Chill Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Topping

Cuisine: American, French

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Servings:

Calories: 116kcal

Ingredients

12 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup heavy whipping cream

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Chop the chocolate and place it in a medium bowl.
Heat the cream until steamy. You should see small bubbles start to form around the outer edges (this can be done in a small pot on the stove, or in the microwave). Be careful it doesn't boil over!
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate, and allow it to stand for about 5 minutes.
Whisk the ganache until smooth, then allow it to set. (This can be done at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Whisk it every 10 minutes to keep it smooth and lump-free.)
When the ganache is firm but still soft, transfer it to a mixing bowl and whip it on high speed until fluffy (about 3 to 4 minutes).

Notes

Makes enough to frost one 6-inch diameter, triple layer cake, one 8 or 9-inch diameter, double layer cake, 24 cupcakes, or 24 cookies.

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