Vegan Ganache Frosting Recipe

Name: Vegan Ganache Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: ½ cup dairy free chocolate chips; ½ cup coconut cream (, see note); ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

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This vegan ganache recipe is easy to make and tastes incredible. It’s made with 4 simple ingredients and is so indulgent!

In addition to this decadent sauce, add that special finishing touch to your vegan desserts with Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream, or even Passion Fruit Syrup.

A half eaten chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting on a white plate

This has got to be one of the most indulgent recipes ever. You will have zero idea that it is made without dairy, without butter and with only 4 simple ingredients. Feel free to stuff your face asap!

How to Make Vegan Ganache Frosting

Ganache is generally made from chocolate and cream and is used as a glaze, sauce, or icing. It can also be whipped into a decadent frosting. This version, however, uses only plant based ingredients to create the most amazing flavor and consistency! Best part? The ganache is ready in just 10 minutes!

Ingredients

Dairy free chocolate chips
Coconut cream
Vanilla extract
Sea salt

Bowls of coconut cream, chocolate chips, salt and vanilla

Step by Step Instructions

To make a vegan ganache dip or drizzle:

Warm the coconut cream and add in chocolate chips, vanilla and salt.
Whisk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

To make a ganache frosting:

Allow the ganache to firm in the fridge.
Whip it with a hand held beater or stand mixer.
Use the frosting right away.

Hand beater mixing chocolate frosting in a glass bowl

A plastic bag with chocolate frosting in a glass jar filled with frosting

What to Serve with Vegan Ganache

This decadent recipe pairs perfectly with so many treats! Here are a few ways to put it to use:

As a drizzle or dip:

As a frosting:

Preparation Tips

If you can’t find coconut cream on its own, place a can of full fat coconut milk in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or the freezer for 2-3 hours. Once chilled, the top layer will be the coconut cream.
Make sure to remove the cream from the heat before stirring in the chocolate chips and whisk continuously until your desired consistency is reached. Too much heat will result in the ganache seizing up.
Sprinkle in a dash of cinnamon, cayenne, or chipotle to give a bit of extra flavor.

Storage Tips

The ganache and ganache frosting will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To return the ganache to its liquid consistency, place it in a pan over low heat on the stove. Stir until it starts to melt then turn off the heat and keep stirring. Use immediately.
You can also make the ganache ahead of time, then whip it into a frosting right before using.

Common Questions

How do you make vegan ganache?

Heat coconut cream with seasonings on the stove then mix in dairy free chocolate chips until melty and smooth. See the recipe card or post for more details.

What do I do if my ganache seizes?

Your best bet is prevention. Heat the coconut cream (without letting it boil), REMOVE the pan from the heat source, then mix in the chocolate. However if your ganache is broken, or grainy, there are a couple fixes you can try. If it’s still warm, try mixing in more warm cream, or more chocolate. If it has cooled down, return to a saucepan over low heat and whisk till it comes back together.

How do you store ganache?

The best way to extend the shelf life of ganache is to keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Then all it needs is a quick reheat and whisk and it’s ready to go!

More Vegan Dessert Recipes

Satisfy all your sweet tooth needs with these gluten-free and plant based desserts: