Dessert
Vegan Chocolate Ganache for the Table
Vegan Chocolate Ganache is straightforward to make from the pantry. This simple combination of dark chocolate (or other dairy-free chocolate) with
- 8 servings
- Prep 15 minutes
- Total 15 minutes
Vegan Chocolate Ganache is straightforward to make in a home kitchen. This simple combination of dark chocolate (or other dairy-free chocolate) with coconut cream is a flavor-packed topping for so many different desserts and it works great as a dip for fruit, pretzels and cookies.
If you love chocolate as much as I do, this Vegan Chocolate Ganache is a Worth making! Chocolate Ganache is the reliable filling and topping for cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more. The dependable part is that it’s truly straightforward to make, only requires 2 ingredients and can transform a basic recipe and make it indulgent and fancy!
What is Vegan Ganache?
Ganache is a old-school French dessert recipe component that can be used as icing, filling and frosting for baked goods. Unlike a long-used Chocolate Frosting, it contains no added sugar but is still quite rich and decadent. The typical Chocolate Ganache recipe is made by adding warm heavy whipping cream to chopped chocolate, then mixing it together until it’s completely smooth.
In this vegan version of Ganache, were replacing the heavy whipping cream with coconut cream and using either dark chocolate or another dairy-free chocolate. The result is a savory, yet simple dessert topping. You’re going to want to put this Vegan Ganache on everything from cookies to fruit!
Ingredients needed:
Simply two simple ingredients is all you’ll need for this method! Here’s the lineup:
- Chocolate. Any kind of chocolate works in this method, but I recommend splurging on a high-quality chocolate. Dark chocolate is my regular!
- Coconut cream. We’re keeping this Ganache dairy-free by using coconut cream rather than heavy cream.
White Chocolate Ganache: This method completely works with white chocolate, but dairy-free white chocolate is hard to find, so be sure and double check labels.
How to Make Vegan Chocolate Ganache
Not only is the ingredient list short and sweet, but making this Vegan Ganache is a cinch! Here’s a short rundown of how to make it:
- Chocolate. Place chopped chocolate in a large bowl.
- Heat coconut cream. In a small saucepan, heat the coconut cream over medium heat until it simply starts to bubble around the edges. Remove from the heat and pour over top of the chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes and then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and combined with the milk.
- Rest time. Cover and let sit at room temperature for about 3 hours until it’s fully solidified and thick. ENJOY!
Tips for Recipe Success
Only a few tips, so your ganache recipe is dependable every time!
- Coconut milk. If you’re making this method in the summer or if you live in a warmer climate, I suggest putting your can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight so that the coconut cream solidifies. The amount of cream in a can varies and if you end up with a little less than a cup, that’s fine. I wouldn’t bother opening another can.
- Thickening the ganache. You can try putting the ganache in the fridge to solidify quicker, but it sometimes sets a little funny. If it does, you can try blending it with a hand mixer.
- To use as frosting. Once thickened, you can use a hand mixer and blend, so that it’s extra creamy and easier to spread/pipe onto your dessert.
Serving Suggestions
Chocolate ganache is especially versatile and can be used lots of different ways. How will you use vegan ganache? Here’s some ideas:
- As a topping for ice cream
- Frosting for cupcakes or cake
- A dip for berries and other fruit, pretzels, graham crackers and cookies
Shelf Life
Chances are this Vegan Chocolate Ganache won’t last long once it’s made, but should you have some leftover or want to make it ahead of time, here’s how long it should last.
- Room temperature: 2 days
- Refrigerator: 4 weeks
As usual, if you end up making this dish, be sure to come back and let me know what you think! Or snap a speedy photo and tag me on Instagram @! I ALWAYS love to see what y’all are making from the blog!
The recipe
Vegan Chocolate Ganache for the Table
Vegan Chocolate Ganache is unfussy to make in a home kitchen. This simple combination of dark chocolate (or other dairy-free chocolate) with coconut cream is a flavor-packed topping for so many different desserts and it works great as a dip for fruit, pretzels and cookies.
- 8 servings
- Prep 15 minutes
- Total 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate or other dairy free chocolate
- 1 cup of coconut cream (the thick part on top of a can of full fat coconut milk – you do not want the liquid part*)
Method
- 1
Place the chocolate in a large bowl.
- 2
In a small saucepan, heat the coconut cream over medium heat until it simply starts to bubble around the edges. Remove from the heat and pour over top of the chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes and then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and combined with the milk.
- 3
Cover and let sit at room temperature for about 3 hours until it’s fully solidified and thick.* ENJOY!
- 4
Optional: once thickened, you can use a hand mixer and blend the frosting so that it’s extra creamy and easier to spread/pipe onto your dessert.
Cook notes
Coconut milk – If you’re making this in the summer or if you live in a warmer climate, I suggest putting your can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight so that the coconut cream solidifies. The amount of cream in a can varies and if you end up with a little less than a cup, that’s fine. I wouldn’t bother opening another can. Thickening the ganache – You can try putting the ganache in the fridge to solidify quicker, but it sometimes sets a little funny. If it does, you can try blending it with a hand mixer.
