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    Home ▸ Vegan Sauces and Toppings

    Easy Vegan Chocolate Ganache

    Last modified: February 27, 2023. Originally posted: February 27, 2023 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Amazing vegan ganache recipe that's easy to make and takes only 4 ingredients! Rich, creamy and tastes incredible thanks to the coconut cream.

    This indulgent dairy-free ganache is perfect for everything from cakes, to cookies or just eating it with a spoon! It's done in only 10 minutes.

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    This post was originally published on December 20, 2021.

    This is one of my best dairy free recipes ever. You will have zero idea that it is made without dairy or butter and made with simple ingredients. It would even be amazing swirled with vegan cream cheese frosting or dairy free whipped cream!

    Ingredients

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

    • Dairy free chocolate chips
    • Coconut cream 
    • Vanilla extract
    • Sea salt
    Bowls of coconut cream, chocolate chips, salt and vanilla

    How to Make Vegan Ganache Frosting

    To make a vegan ganache dip or drizzle:

    1. Warm the coconut cream and add in chocolate chips, vanilla and salt.
    2. Whisk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
    Whisk mixing chocolate looking liquid in a pot.
    Spatula dripping with melted chocolate on top of a glass pyrex

    To make the recipe for chocolate ganache frosting:

    1. Allow the ganache to firm in the fridge.
    2. Whip it with a hand held beater or stand mixer.
    3. Use the frosting right away.
    Hand beater mixing chocolate frosting in a glass bowl
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    What to Serve With Vegan Chocolate 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:

    • Baked Churros
    • Chocolate Mug Cake
    • Chocolate Lava Cake
    • Healthy Cookie Dough
    • Frozen Chocolate Bananas
    • Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
    • Fluffy Chocolate Pancakes
    • Fresh Fruit

    As a frosting or cake filling:

    • Chocolate Cupcakes
    • Ice Cream Cupcakes
    • Vanilla Cupcakes
    • Chocolate Zucchini Cake
    • Banana Bread
    • Peppermint Brownies

    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.

    How to Store Chocolate Ganache

    • The vegan ganache and ganache frosting recipe 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 this easy ganache recipe 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.

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    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!

    Can you make ganache with milk?

    Making chocolate ganache without cream is possible in a few different ways. One is to use milk and butter, or you can create a dairy free ganache using coconut cream like this recipe!

    More Vegan Dessert Recipes

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

    • Caramel Popcorn
    • Zucchini Bread
    • Millionaire Shortbread
    • Berry Trifle
    • Rice Krispie Treats
    • Homemade Jello
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    Easy Vegan Chocolate Ganache

    Sophia DeSantis
    Amazing vegan ganache recipe that's easy to make and takes only 4 ingredients! Rich, creamy and tastes incredible thanks to the coconut cream.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Condiment, Dessert
    Cuisine French
    Servings 8
    Calories 110 kcal

    Equipment

    • Hand mixer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup dairy free chocolate chips
    • ½ cup coconut cream , see note
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ 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

    • Coconut cream is the top layer from a can of full fat coconut milk, stored in refrigerator for 2-3 days or freezer for 2-3 hours. You need about 1 can of full fat coconut milk to get ½ cup coconut cream. Some brands also sell the cream alone (like Thai Kitchen).
    • This makes about 1 cup, serving size is 2 tablespoons

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gCalcium: 1mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Sue

      March 21, 2023 at 10:41 am

      Sophia, this looks delicious. What are your thoughts on using cashew cream in place of coconut cream? Thanks

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      • Sophia DeSantis

        March 21, 2023 at 3:40 pm

        Hi Sue! So I think it depends on if you want it thick and fluffy like a frosting or just as a dip. Coconut cream gets nice and big and fluffy the more you whip it, after it is cold in the recipe. I do not think you will get the same result from cashew cream. It has a much heavier consistency and while it may work for the flavor of the recipe, you won't get that classic ganache frosting texture like coconut cream will give you. But technically I guess it would work if it's more the flavor and the dip you want. Let me know if you try it!

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    2. Sarah

      January 31, 2022 at 5:34 am

      This came out perfect! Used for cupcakes and everyone loved them!

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