Best 6 Easy Chocolate Ganache Using Milk Recipes

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If you're looking for a rich, decadent, yet easy-to-make chocolate ganache, you've come to the right place. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a velvety smooth ganache that's perfect for frosting cakes, filling pastries, or simply enjoying on its own. Whether you prefer a traditional dark chocolate ganache or a lighter milk chocolate version, we have a recipe for you. So grab your apron and let's get started!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MILK CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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This is the first and the best ganache I've made yet. I don't think I will ever stray from this recipe.

Provided by sunnyk

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) bar milk chocolate (such as Ritter Sport)
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Chop chocolate bar into small pieces; place in a glass or stainless steel bowl.
  • Combine cream and sugar in a small saucepan and bring over medium heat. Just as mixture starts to boil, pour it over chocolate and whisk until combined and chocolate has melted. Stir in butter. Set aside to cool and thicken, at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 15.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

SUPER SIMPLE PERFECT CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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A two-ingredient, microwave chocolate ganache that will taste and feel like luxury truffles. The ganache can also be rolled into balls and coated in cocoa powder, if desired.

Provided by Mishikall

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 36m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 2

¾ cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Pour cream into a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on high until very hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chocolate chips to heated cream; whisk until smooth.
  • Place chocolate-cream mixture in the freezer until ganache is cold and starting to thicken, stirring every 5 minutes, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Spoon ganache into a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate until completely cooled, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Cut a corner from the plastic bag and pipe ganache.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 3.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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This smooth, satin chocolate ganache recipe will bring a touch of elegance to even the most basic cake. A simple garnish, like fresh fruit, adds the finishing touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth., For a pourable ganache, cool, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 85°-90° and is slightly thickened, about 40 minutes. Pour over cake, allowing some to drape down the sides. Spread ganache with a spatula if necessary to evenly coat, working quickly before it thickens. Let stand until set., For spreadable ganache, chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MICROWAVEABLE CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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No double boiler needed! Use it for icing or filling a cake, or to make truffles. Recipes vary slightly so I wanted to post my go-to ganache so I can find it every time. And you can easily double or triple this one. My basic ganache uses a 2:1 ratio of dark chocolate to heavy cream, 3:1 ratio of white chocolate to heavy cream, somewhere in between for milk chocolate. Those measurements don't translate perfectly in a measuring cup so the 2:1 ratio is below (most common) The better the chocolate the richer the ganache. I love mixing semi-sweet with bittersweet. At room temperature it's a perfect truffle consistency. It can be flavored with extracts or liquers. Hazelnut extract makes it so yummy! Grand Marnier would be good too, but is delicious plain.

Provided by a.dobbs

Categories     Dessert

Time 4m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped or 6 ounces chocolate chips
4 ounces heavy cream
1 tablespoon flavoring (to taste)

Steps:

  • Put chocolate in a glass bowl. If I am intending to make a pourable ganache I use a 2°C pyrex measuring cup, then I can pour straight from it.
  • Pour cream over top.
  • Microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until chocolate starts to melt. Then stir, stir, stir until all the lumps are gone and it's smooth and shiny.
  • Add flavorings if desired.
  • Cool to desired consistency.
  • Room temp and pourable is used to drizzle over cakes. Room temp and peanut butter consistency is used as a filling or icing. Chill it for a few hours to scoop out truffle balls or whip it with a chilled beater to make a whipped ganache, also for filling or icing.

MILK CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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This ganache is an added layer of chocolate in the already-luxurious Chocolate Meringue Cake that Martha made on episode 612 of Martha Bakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a medium bowl. In a saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour cream over chocolate, and let stand for 3 minutes. Whisk to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until thick enough to spread, 1 to 2 hours.

MILK CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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Provided by Bill Yosses

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 3 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

14 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
3 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan bring cream to a boil. Pour hot cream over chocolate, and let sit for 3 minutes. Whisk until thoroughly combined and slightly cooled, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Before using ganache, transfer it to the bowl of an electric mixer and whip on medium-low speed, just until it holds soft peaks. Do not overwhip.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 287, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 37 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

Tips:

  • Use a heavy cream with a high fat content: This will help the ganache to set properly and give it a rich, creamy texture.
  • Chop the chocolate finely: This will help it to melt evenly and smoothly.
  • Do not overheat the cream: If the cream is too hot, it can cause the chocolate to seize and become grainy.
  • Stir the ganache constantly: This will help to prevent it from scorching or curdling.
  • Let the ganache cool slightly before using: This will make it easier to handle and will help to prevent it from being too runny.

Conclusion:

Chocolate ganache is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect chocolate ganache that will impress your friends and family.

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