Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Frosting
Elevate your desserts with this decadent Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Frosting, a luscious combination of velvety dark chocolate, rich heavy cream, and the bright, tangy essence of fresh raspberries. This luxurious frosting offers a perfect balance of bittersweet chocolate and fruity tartness, thanks to a homemade raspberry puree that infuses flavor and a pop of natural color. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this frosting is surprisingly simple yet elegant, making it ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or any treat in need of a gourmet twist. Achieve a perfectly smooth, spreadable consistency in under an hour and transform your baked goods into showstopping creations with this crowd-pleasing recipe. Perfect for special occasions or a decadent everyday indulgence, this frosting brings the ultimate pairing of chocolate and raspberry to life.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Place the fresh raspberries and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the raspberries break down and release their juices, about 5–7 minutes.
Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the seeds. You should have about 1/4 cup of raspberry puree.
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and a pinch of salt.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Gently whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy.
Stir in the raspberry puree, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Let the ganache cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a spreadable consistency, about 30–45 minutes. If desired, you can speed up this process by placing the ganache in the refrigerator and stirring every 10 minutes.
Spread or pipe the Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Frosting onto your favorite cake or cupcakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 137 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
