Vegan Ganache

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: vegan

Keyword: vegan ganache

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Chill time:: 4

Total Time: 4 20

Servings:

Calories: 116kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Vegan Ganache is a rich chocolate frosting made with just 2 ingredients. It's the perfect dairy-free option for decorating a birthday cake, cupcakes, and more!

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Ingredients

8 ounces semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips (about 1 ½ cups)
8 ounces coconut cream (1 cup; the solid part from a can of coconut milk)

Instructions

Fill a small saucepan with an inch of water and place a heat-safe bowl over the top of the pot, creating a double boiler. Place the chocolate chips in the top bowl, then bring the water to a boil to gently melt the chocolate chips. Stir occasionally, until the chocolate is smooth. (Alternatively, you can use a microwave to melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals.)
Remove the bowl from the heat and use a whisk to stir in the coconut cream. Transfer the melted chocolate to a larger bowl, if needed, for mixing.
Once the mixture is silky smooth, place the bowl in the fridge to chill until firm, up to 4 hours. (It can be ready in as little as 1 hour; you'll just need to check on it if you're in a hurry. You can also leave it in the fridge overnight.)
When you're ready to serve this frosting, remove the bowl from the fridge and use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) to whip the frosting until it's lighter in color and fluffy-looking. It will spread easily on your favorite cake or cupcake, or you can transfer it to a piping bag to be piped onto cupcakes.
This frosting is sturdy enough to sit out at a party for a couple of hours, but just like any frosting, it could start to melt if you place it in direct sunlight for too long. Keep any leftovers chilled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for roughly 2 tablespoons of frosting, assuming you get 2 cups total from this recipe. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Tip: You'll get the best results if your chocolate chips are made with cocoa butter (which is dairy-free). Enjoy Life and Guittard brands both use this and offer dairy-free options. Be sure to check the label to make sure you're buying a dairy-free product, if you need to.

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