Vegan Chocolate Ganache
This rich Vegan Chocolate Ganache is my secret cheat code for adding layers of luscious chocolate to desserts. I make it with coconut cream, vanilla, and chocolate chips, and it's ready in 5 minutes to pipe or drizzle over all your favorite sweet treats.
Servings: 8
Calories: 110kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup dairy free chocolate chips
- ½ cup coconut cream , see note
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Warm coconut cream in a saucepan over low heat. Once it’s melted and just beginning to bubble, turn off the heat and add in chocolate chips, vanilla and salt.
- Whisk until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. This will take a little bit but you don’t want to heat the chocolate any more on the stove as it can seize up.
To use as a dip or drizzle:
- Use right away
To use as a frosting:
- Place in the fridge to firm up, about 1-2 hours.
- Remove and use a hand held beater or stand mixer to whip up.
- Use immediately to decorate cupcakes or spread over a cake.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for making vegan chocolate ganache is to never rush the melting step. I once hurried and turned the heat up too high, and the chocolate ended up lumpy instead of smooth. I recommend to just keep the cream gently warm and stir slowly until the chocolate melts on its own. It takes a little patience, but the ganache turns out silky every time.
- Pick the right chocolate: I always use good quality dairy free chocolate chips. The better the chocolate, the richer the ganache tastes.
- Adjust sweetness if needed: If I’m making this for my kids, I sometimes choose milk style dairy free chocolate chips instead of semi sweet. It turns out sweeter and more kid friendly.
- Cool before whipping: I wait until the ganache is fully chilled before whipping. If it’s even a little warm, it won’t fluff up the way I like.
- Whip in small bursts: I whip just until it turns light and airy. Over whipping can make it too stiff, so I stop as soon as it looks fluffy enough to spread.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 1mg