Simple Chocolate Ganache Recipe (Perfect Results Every Time)
This 2-ingredient chocolate ganache recipe shares a simple method that gives perfect results every time! Use it for cakes, cupcakes, or any other desserts!
Making this delicious chocolate ganache is easier than you think. Here's what you need to do to make it at home, step by step:
Start by pouring water into a small saucepan about ¼ full. Next, place a heat-proof bowl over the pan.
Now, use a serrated knife to chop the chocolate bar to small pieces (or break into large chunks as shown in the picture) and add it into a bowl and then pour milk into the bowl.
Place the small saucepan with water on the stovetop and place the heatproof bowl over it. Turn the heat up to high and bring the water in the pot to a boil. It's best to use this method instead of a microwave since the microwave doesn't heat the milk evenly.
Reduce the heat to low and start mixing the milk with chocolate constantly until it becomes smooth in texture with no lumps.
Remove the bowl carefully from the saucepan and set aside for the ganache to cool.
Once the ganache is cool add 2 tbsp. more warm milk and then mix well again. You can add more milk or less it depends on what thickness you need for your topping decoration.
Ganache can be used immediately as a drizzle or left to cool and thicken at room temperature. It will be completely cool in 2 hours.
This can be sped up by placing the ganache in the refrigerator, but it will not cool evenly. It is important to give it a few stirs every so often while it is setting in the refrigerator to ensure that it stays even and smooth.
Once the ganache is completely cool and thick, it can be piped or scooped with a piping tip or a spoon.