Chocolate Cream Icing Ganache

Elevate your desserts to new heights with this luxurious Chocolate Cream Icing Ganache, a decadent blend of rich dark chocolate and velvety heavy cream. Perfect for frosting cakes, filling pastries, or drizzling over sweet treats, this easy-to-make ganache requires just four simple ingredients and minimal prep time. Made with dark chocolate that’s at least 60% cocoa for intense flavor, this recipe delivers a glossy, smooth finish that can be customized with a touch of butter for extra sheen or a hint of vanilla extract for added depth. Whether you’re creating a rich pourable glaze or a thick, spreadable icing, this versatile ganache is your go-to for professional-quality results in just 15 minutes.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 200 grams Dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
• 200 milliliters Heavy cream
• 20 grams Unsalted butter (optional, for extra sheen)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)

Directions

Step 1

Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces and place it in a medium-sized, heatproof bowl.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.

Step 3

Once the cream starts to simmer, immediately pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes without stirring to allow the chocolate to soften.

Step 4

Using a whisk or silicone spatula, gently stir the chocolate and cream mixture in small circles starting from the center, then gradually expanding outward until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Step 5

If using, add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract to the ganache while it is still warm. Stir until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature. For a pourable consistency, use it while warm. For a spreadable icing consistency, let it thicken as it cools.

Step 7

Once at your desired consistency, use the ganache to frost cakes, fill pastries, or drizzle over desserts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(424.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1957.7

Total Fat 163.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 244.3mg	0%
Sodium 101.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20g	0%
Total Sugars 47.2g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 12.9IU	0%
Calcium 137.6mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 1338.1mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.5%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 18.6%