The easiest white chocolate ganache for dipping, drizzling, or filling sweet baked treats with!
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If you’re a fan of baked sweet treats, especially the ones that come from a bakery, then you’ve probably tried a pastry topped or filled with some of that swoon-worthy chocolate ganache. That ganache is the secret ingredient to adding an unbeatable and decadent flavor to just about any baked treat imaginable. But have you ever tried the white chocolate version? White chocolate already takes the divinity of desserts even further so it’s no surprise that this White Chocolate Ganache is completely irresistible! Especially once you start baking desserts for the end of the year holidays, there really is no comparison with other frostings or fillings. This white chocolate ganache takes the cake, literally!
One of the most wonderful things about ganache is that even though it seems fancy and intricate to make because of the decadent feel it adds to sweet treats, it’s actually incredibly easy to make right in your own kitchen! This white chocolate ganache recipe is very simple from the equipment and ingredients needed to the actual process of mixing up a batch. And not only is this ganache perfect for drizzling on top of cakes, but it’s also a delightful cupcake filling and a heavenly dip for fresh fruit, as well! Ready to make your homemade desserts absolutely stunning and irresistible? Then let’s get this ganache party started!
To make easy white chocolate ganache, all you need is: heavy whipping cream, white chocolate chips, a saucepan, and a heat-resistant spatula. Just heat the heavy cream in the saucepan over medium heat until just before it starts to boil. Then, remove the pan from the heat and immediately mix in the white chocolate chips with the spatula until a smooth and even consistency is reached. Let the ganache cool until it’s thick, then drizzle over a dessert or store in a squeeze bottle.
Simple Equipment for Easy White Chocolate Ganache
Ready for a sweet and simple start to this kitchen project? For this easy ganache recipe you won’t have to round up a whole lot of tools. In fact, you only need these 2 tools to mix up a batch of this sweet treat topping:
Tempting White Chocolate Ganache Ingredients
Now, let’s go over the 2 tempting ingredients that you will need. Yes, you read that right. This gorgeous ganache is made with only 2 simple ingredients! I bet you didn’t see that coming. Here’s what you need:
- ½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 ½ Cup White Chocolate Chips
Ingredient Tip:
Don’t try to substitute the heavy whipping cream with a thinner liquid such as milk! This will keep your ganache from setting properly and from achieving the right consistency.
How to Make the Easiest White Chocolate Ganache
Once you’ve rounded up the tools and gathered the ingredients, it’s time to move on to making the real magic happen! You’re just a few minutes and a few simple steps away from making the secret ingredient that’s going to make your homemade desserts completely irresistible and unbeatable! Here is how to do it:
- First, pour the heavy whipping cream into a saucepan over medium heat. Heat and occasionally stir the cream until right before it begins to boil.
- Then, immediately remove the pan from the heat, and mix in the white chocolate chips with a silicone spatula. Continue to mix until the ganache reaches a smooth and even consistency.
- To make this step easier, let the hot cream sit on the white chocolate chips for a minute or 2 before mixing by hand.
- Finally, let the ganache cool until it’s thick. Then drizzle the ganache over a dessert with a spoon, or store it in a squeeze bottle.
Storing White Chocolate Ganache
Whether you end up with some white chocolate ganache leftover or you just want to make some ahead of time for a recipe, safely storing this ganache is very easy to do. Here is what you can do:
- Store the homemade ganache in the squeeze bottle, or in another airtight container, and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- If storing in an airtight container, make sure to first tightly wrap the surface of the container with a piece of plastic food wrap to prevent any film or crust from forming on top of the white chocolate.
- To freeze white chocolate ganache, transfer the ganache to a Ziploc freezer bag and store for up to 1 month.
- Thaw ganache in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Always label the date on the outside of the container.
- To reheat the ganache, transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave in 10 second intervals, mixing well between each interval, until the ganache reaches the right consistency.
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Satisfyingly Sweet Serving Ideas
Once you experience how simple this white chocolate ganache is to make and then taste the undeniable difference it makes in your homemade treats, you’ll never want to go without it again! Here are some of my favorite ways to use this ganache and some of my other easy recipes for cake and cupcake frostings, glazes, and fillings.
Use this easy white chocolate ganache for:
- Topping homemade cakes, cupcakes, and other pastries.
- An easy and delicious cupcake filling.
- A heavenly dip for fresh fruits.
More of my favorite ganaches, glazes, and frostings:
- Chocolate Ganache
- Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting
- Toffee Glaze
- Caramel Glaze for Bundt Cakes
- Homemade Caramel
- Chocolate Glaze for Bundt Cakes
- Homemade Whipped Cream
- Meringue Frosting
- Homemade Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
- Buttercream Frosting
- Easy Bundt Cake Glaze
- Easy Bundt Cake Frosting
- Store-bought Buttercream Frosting Hacks
White Chocolate Ganache
Equipment
- Glass mixing bowl large
Ingredients
- 1 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 24 oz White Chocolate Chips
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients.
- First, pour the heavy whipping cream into a saucepan over medium heat. Heat and occasionally stir the cream until right before it begins to boil.
- Then, immediately remove the pan from the heat, and mix in the white chocolate chips with a silicone spatula or hand whisk. Continue to mix until the ganache reaches a smooth and even consistency.To make this step easier, let the hot cream sit on the white chocolate chips for a minute or 2 before mixing by hand.
- Cover bowl with food plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Finally, let the ganache cool until it’s thick. Then drizzle the ganache over a dessert with a spoon, or store it in a squeeze bottle.
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