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Chocolate Ganache with Milk | How to Make Chocolate Ganache without Heavy Cream

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 969 kcal

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 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 969kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 11gFat: 77gSaturated Fat: 46gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 14gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 807IUCalcium: 136mgIron: 15mg
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