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a bowl of chocolate ganache

Chocolate Ganache without Cream

Carolyn
Rich chocolate ganache can easily be made with milk instead of cream. Read on to learn how to make it on the stovetop or in the microwave!
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Servings 1 cup

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz Dark chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate (About ¾ cup)
  • 3 tbsp Whole milk
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Place the chocolate in a medium sized bowl then set aside.
  • In a small sauce pan heat the milk and butter on medium heat until the butter melts. Turn the heat to medium high and once the milk starts to boil immediately take it off the heat and pour it over the chocolate.
  • Let the mixture sit for at least 1 minute undisturbed. Gently stir with a whisk or spatula until smooth and silky.

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Notes

For a thinner ganache that's better for pouring over cakes use ¼ cup of whole milk instead of 3 tablespoons.
Keyword chocolate, gluten free
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