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Quick ganache (chocolate or white chocolate)

It’s great for drizzling over cupcakes, dipping the tops, or letting drip naturally down the sides.
Prep Time5 minutes
Keyword: chocolate ganache recipe, easy ganache recipe, ganache, ganache recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  • Heat the cream until just warm and steaming, not boiling! You can do this on the stove or in the microwave.
  • Pour the warm cream over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes.
  • Gently stir from the center outward until smooth and glossy.
  • Let the ganache cool slightly before drizzling. It will thicken as it sits.

Notes

  • For a thinner drizzle, use it while warm.
  • For dipping cupcake tops, let it cool until slightly thickened but still fluid.
  • If it thickens too much, gently rewarm in short bursts.
  • White chocolate ganache works the same way, just swap in white chocolate chips.