Chocolate Ganache is one of the most decadent frosting you can make to elevate your cakes and cupcake. It is indulgent and taste so delicious just like . Did you know you can make a perfect ganache without cream and using milk. The combination of ingredients used in this recipe creates the most luxurious ganache ever just like my chocolate frosing. Learn how to make chocolate ganache with milk ( without cream) with step by step pictures.
Chocolate Ganache with Milk
I love to decorate and frost my cakes and cupcakes with chocolate. Even though I like chocolate butter cream, I have a serious addiction towards rich chocolate ganache. But I was unable to make it sometimes because I often run out of cream in my fridge.
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So I was searching for a good recipe of ganache without cream. At last found this recipe. I should tell you it is so easy to make and so of course so delicious to eat. How could you go wrong with chocolate right.
So here you for the step by step recipe with pictures. And I made the best chocolate cake and used this frosting for that.
About Chocolate Ganache (without cream)
Chocolate ganache is made with chocolate and cream hot mixed together to create a luscious chocolate frosting. The consistency of the frosting depends on the quantity of heavy cream which you add. More cream is added to achieve pourable chocolate ganache.
We all need a proper chocolate ganache recipe on hand, but sometimes we run out of cream. This recipe for chocolate ganache has milk instead of cream and an extra amount of butter to make the chocolate set and gets creamy. If you run out of heavy cream then this recipe of making chocolate ganache with milk is for you.
The taste of the ganache depends on the quality of chocolate we use. The more cocoa content the chocolate has the more rich the ganache is. Additional corn syrup, honey or butter is added to give the chocolate ganache a shiny finish.
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Chocolate Ganache Ingredients
Chocolate - I used dark compound chocolate for this recipe. You can use a combination of milk and dark chocolate. The taste of the ganache depends on the quality of chocolate we use. The more cocoa content the chocolate has the more rich the ganache is. Additional corn syrup, honey or butter is added to give the chocolate ganache a shiny finish.
Butter - I am using unsalted butter, salted butter is not recommended since it will may everything too salty.
Milk - It is important to use full fat milk for this recipe. Low fat, soy milk or almond milk won't work.
How to Make Chocolate Ganache (Stepwise Pictures)
Heating Milk with Butter
1)Take milk in a sauce pan. It is important to use full fat milk for this recipe. Low fat, soy milk or almond milk won't work.
Pro Tips: You can flavour the milk at this point to your liking. You can add vanilla extract, cinnamon, mint leaves or even honey.
2)Add in cubed butter. I am using unsalted butter, salted butter is not recommended since it will may everything too salty.
3)Cook this mixture on low heat till the butter is completely melted. Don't let it boil, cook on low medium heat. Once the milk starts to simmer around the sides and the butter has fully melted, take it off the heat and set aside.
Chocolate to use
4)I used dark compound chocolate for this recipe. You can use a combination of milk and dark chocolate. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and take it in a large heat safe bowl.
Combining Milk & Chocolate
5)Now pour the milk and butter mixture over the chocolate.
6)The chocolate should be entirely submerged in the milk mixture. Once you pour the milk over the chocolate, gently use your spatula to press the chocolate into the milk mix.
7)Let the chocolate sit for 5 minutes undisturbed in the hot milk which will melt the chocolate gently.
Mixing Ganache
8)Now use a whisk to mix gently the milk, butter and chocolate.
9)The chocolate will be melted in no time at all.
10)As the ganache cools it will get even thicker.
Chocolate Ganache Thickened
11)As you can see the ganache is thickened. It is now spreadable consistency.
12)You can use this for icing over cakes or cupcakes.
Expert Tips
- Cook the milk mixture on low heat. Don't let it boil over. As soon as the butter melts, take it off the heat and set aside.
- Use dark compound chocolate for best result.
- Allow the ganache to set for at least 6 to 8 hours or overnight before using.
- Once the milk is poured into the chocolate, let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes so the chocolate melts.
FAQ
What can you substitute for heavy cream in ganache?
Milk & Butter can be a substitute for making ganache without cream. Since milk has less fat content than cream, it is important to use butter with milk to provide the additional fat which helps thicken the ganache.
How do you thicken milk ganache?
Chocolate and butter is the thickening in making ganache. Butter will harden as it cools and starts to thicken the ganache giving it a smooth shiny finish.
What are the three types of ganache?
There are three basic kinds of ganaches that you can make - white, milk and dark chocolate based
How to Use Chocolate Ganache?
You can use ganache in decorating cakes, cookies and cupcakes. Some of my popular recipes that uses ganache are my Chocolate Mirror Cake, Chocolate Mud Cake, Black Magic Cake.
How to Use Leftover chocolate ganache
Leftover chocolate ganache can be stored in fridge covered with plastic wrap in an air tight container. Bring back to room temp before frosting cakes.
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Chocolate Ganache with Milk | How to Make Chocolate Ganache without Heavy Cream
Equipment
- Sauce Pan
- Mixing Bowl & Whisk
Ingredients
- 500 grams Dark Chocolate
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter 100 grams
- ½ cup Milk 120 ml
Instructions
- Take milk and butter in a sauce pan and heat it up. Bring this to a simmer so that the butter melts. Don't let it boil over. Once the butter is melted switch off the flame. Set aside for few minutes.
- Take chopped chocolate in a bowl. Pour the hot milk and butter mixture into the chocolate. Leave this aside for 5 minutes. Now using a whisk mix this slowly so that the chocolate melts. As the mixture cools it will thicken faster.
- When everything is mixed smoothly. Let the mix cool down and let it rest for 6 hours or overnight before using so the chocolate sets. Use as desired.
Notes
- Cook the milk mixture on low heat. Don't let it boil over. As soon as the butter melts, take it off the heat and set aside.
- Use dark compound chocolate for best result.
- Allow the ganache to set for at least 6 to 8 hours or overnight before using.
- Once the milk is poured into the chocolate, let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes so the chocolate melts.
How to Use Chocolate Ganache?
You can use ganache in decorating cakes, cookies and cupcakes. Some of my popular recipes that uses ganache Chocolate Mirror Cake, Chocolate Mud Cake , Black Magic CakeHow to Use Leftover chocolate ganache
Leftover chocolate ganache can be stored in fridge covered with plastic wrap in an air tight container. Bring back to room temp before frosting cakes.Nutrition
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Chitra
that's a easy and tasty chocolate ganache'
Sabrina
would there be a difference in measurements if the dark chocolate was replaced with white?
Yuvana's Favourites
looks very simple and tasty
Angie's Recipes
So chocolatey! Who doesn't love ganache!
Gloria
Love this chocolate ganache too! gloria
julie
Delicious and simple chocolate ganache..yummy!!
Suja
Looks fabulous,yummy...love it
Vidhya
I am drooling over the pictures.Your frosting is so very simple yet so very tempting.
Natasha
Can you whip this type of ganache?
Aarthi
i haven't tried that so far.
Nisa Homey
I have choc chips in my pantry...I am making this for Xmas.
Jeanette
I really do not have a comment because I have not try your recipe yet I believe you said you made a good chocolate cake I just wanted to know if you would share your chocolate cake recipe with us. Looking at the picture of frosting it seem as though you could just touch and eat it really look good. Thank you.
petit4chocolatier
Love the cake, looks delicious!
Anonymous
Hi, will this method have a consistency where I will be able to whip it up more and say pipped it into roses?
Aarthi
@AnonymousThe ganache wont be too stiff. But try it, i think they will hold.
Vivian Pang
Very informative. Love it! Going to try. Thanks!
Anonymous
Thanks this turned out amazing!!!
Anonymous
Loved it ,and was super simple to make.
Clare Bingham
I have just made this, as a topping for some red velvet cupcakes... Delicious!! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Anonymous
I am having a girls party tonight and wanted to make some delicious chocolate turtle cupcakes with caramel drizzle but don't have any cream (and really don't want to run out and get some either). I will be trying this recipe for sure in a few hours! Hope the girls love them! Xoxo
A Yuen
Will it be too much if I used milk chocolate chips?
Aarthi
@A YuenNo you can use any chips as you wish
Anonymous
can i use regular chocolate instead of chocolate chips?
Aarthi
@AnonymousYES U CAN
krishnaveni Balaguru
Hey I have 2-3 bars of lindt (white) toblerone and diary milk can I mix together instead of ur choco chip
And can I use any yogurt for cream cheese instead of ur Hung yogurt?
Aarthi
@krishnaveni Balaguruyes u can
Anonymous
Looks like you have burnt the chocolate as its very lumpy . good for a home style cake
Anonymous
This is very helpful, and the pictures looks chocolatey and delicious!
I have a question though, and it is, how much ganache does this recipe make?
Aarthi
@AnonymousThis makes a little more than a cup of frosting
ziya nike
Hi, I have lots of chocolate spread at home, would I be able to turn it in to a ganache by adding milk and butter? Thanks.
ziya nike
Hi, I have lots of chocolate spread at home, would I be able to turn it in to a ganache by adding milk and butter? Thanks.
Aarthi
@ziya nikeAdd very little hot milk to it and mix it up. It will get creamy and spreadable. Butter is not necessary.
sagarika
Hey!
I have used the exact measurement and done the exact procedure.. but it's not stiff to spread.. what should be the reason?
Aarthi
@sagarikaMay be u must have added little more milk, add some more chocolate, it should be good
resep masakan
That looks really tasty.
Everyone loves chocolate.
Resep Nastar
Vinitha
Hi
I tried the chocolate cake and your chocolate ganache recipe. both came out very well.i dint do layers.just a single cake topped with ganache(made with half the measurements). it is done already.
Thanks for the recipe.
Anonymous
We can use this ganache for frosting the top of donuts, ryt?
Aarthi
@Anonymousyes u can use
Shanti Kumar
Great recipe - tried it and loved it. One ? Can hot Ganache be poured over room temp chocolate cake? Thanks
Aarthi
@Shanti Kumaryes u can pour
Anonymous
This is really a very simple and equally awesome recipe. But my doubt is, where do u get the chocolate chips?
Anonymous
This is a very simple and equally awesome recipe. But my doubt is, where do we get the chocolate chips?
Aarthi
@Anonymousu can find it online
Anonymous
OMG u r really really gr8 keep it up. Without cream it's superb. I want to use chocolates instead of chocolate chips pl suggest me how much grams of chocolate .....
Regards
Avni
Aarthi
@Anonymoususe same amount
Jess
Easy and yummy! Thanks a lot!
resep kue nastar
nice post 🙂 i like your food article.
Anonymous
Hi Aarthi.. I don't have unsalted butter ... CN I go ahead with Amul butter ?
Regards
Pooja
Gourilaxmi
Thanks and it is very easy to make at home.
Aarthi
@Anonymousyes you can use amul butter but it may be little salty
kavita khinchi
Thanks loved the recipe. But I need a suggestion as cream and dark chocolate are not available in my locality,can I try condensed milk with cocoa powder,please suggest.
Aarthi
@kavita khinchino it wont work..ganache need chocolate
Ranjani Ramanujam
Hi Arathi, I used home-made butter, and the milk curdled a bit after heating the two together. But when I added it to the chocolate, it doesnt smell or taste different. So, is it okay to use this ganache or should I prepare a fresh one? I would really appreciate your early response.. Making this for this evening. TIA.
Aarthi
@Ranjani Ramanujamif it looks good, you can use it
nazifa tasnim ahmad
do i use regular milk? or do i need to use condensed milk?
Aarthi
@nazifa tasnim ahmadnormal milk is good..
Anonymous
Can I use cocoa powder instead of dark chocolate?
Aarthi
@Anonymousno chocolate has to be used,
Swathi Eada
Hi. What brand of dark chocolate is good for this ganache?
Aarthi
@Swathi Eada you can use morde
Lynda Lake
Thank you SO much for this absolutely amazing recipe! Not only is it absolutely delicious and just literally took me 2 minutes to make but you're a life safer as my cupcakes are due out tomorrow morning and I had forgotten to buy cream! This recipe is an absolute gem xxx
Pooja Arora
I have 400 gms of dark chocolate! Please suggest the quantities of milk and butter? TIA 🙂
Jun
Really excited to try this recipe out tomorrow!
jill luna
Hey there, thank you for sharing this recipe 🙂
I would like to know though is this recipe equivalent to 2:1 chocolate to cream ratio?
Sivapriya Rajshekharan
How long can we keep the cakes with with this chocolate ganache in room temperate?
Leonilyn Vitto
Made this recipe using evaporated milk and it became a hit to my friends and family.. Will be using this in covering my cakes...
See photos on my blog..
http://www.mamamelyn.com/2016/12/chocolate-ganache-in-evaporated-milk.html
Anonymous
Is it the morde compound or only chocolate to be used???
Aarthi
u can use any chocolate
Nivedita Asnani
Hi...loved ur ganache recipe without cream...can I use white compound chocolate ?
Ramya
Hi.. Can I add condensed milk? Instead of milk
Aotearoa2010
Just made this!
I didn't have any Cream, so found this simple Ganache recipe for my Rich Moist Chocolate Mud Cake. Tasted the same as you would make your Ganache with Cream, but this recipe is an alternative when you don't have the ingredients. Thanks for sharing!
TIP: When I'm in a hurry, I set the Chocolate Ganache in the Freezer for 20-30 minutes.
Anu
Hi
If i need to use this ganache for piping what would be the quantity of ingredients ?
Li
I just made a batch with milk chocolate...seems runny... hopefully by letting it set overnight, it will firm up enough! Otherwise, perhaps less milk is required? Has anyone tried it?
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Abinaya
Can I use ordinary chocolates? I am unable to get dark chocolates in my location.
Aarthi
Yes you can
Msreal
Kg? Grams? Wtf Use normal baking measurements
Kavitha
How to store this ganache for next day use? Freezer or chiller? And next day use have to melt it again?
Darshana
How long can we store this ganache in fridge?
Jaishree Rajaseharan
Is it compound chocolate?
Aarthi
yes it is
Elizabeth
Will the chocolate ganache will get hard? I need to make a chocolate dripping cake and have no cream.
Courtney
Can I use this to make a drip cake?