Microwaveable Chocolate Ganache
Create decadent desserts in minutes with this foolproof recipe for Microwaveable Chocolate Ganache! Perfectly smooth and glossy, this quick chocolate ganache requires just two main ingredients—semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream—and comes together in under five minutes with the help of your microwave. A hint of optional vanilla extract adds a subtle depth of flavor, making this ganache versatile enough for cakes, cupcakes, drizzling over ice cream, or using as a dipping sauce for fruits. With minimal effort and no stovetop required, this rich and velvety treat is your go-to for effortless dessert indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream.
Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir well to combine. The mixture will still be lumpy at this stage.
Return the bowl to the microwave and heat for another 20-30 seconds. Remove and stir again until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy. Repeat the heating and stirring process in 10-second increments if necessary, being careful not to overheat.
If using vanilla extract, stir it into the ganache once the chocolate is fully melted and combined with the cream.
Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using. It will thicken as it cools, making it ideal for spreading, drizzling, or dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.4 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.3 g | 262% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 3 mg | 0% | |
*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.
