3-Ingredient Espresso Ganache
This espresso ganache is a smooth, creamy coffee-flavored topping made with white chocolate, heavy cream, and espresso powder. It’s perfect for drizzling over cakes and brownies, filling cupcakes, or whipping into a light, fluffy frosting.
Equipment
- 1 small bowl
- 1 large mixing bowl
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Ingredients
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 4 grams instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules
- 254 grams white chocolate chopped or chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream in 30-second intervals until it’s simmering, not boiling so you don't burn the chocolate.100 milliliters heavy cream
- Stir the espresso powder into the cream until fully dissolved.4 grams instant espresso powder
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the white chocolate in a large bowl. Let it sit for 1 minute so the chocolate softens.254 grams white chocolate
- Stir gently with a spoon or rubber spatula until the ganache is completely smooth. As you mix, you will see flecks of chocolate that will melt and become uniform.
- Once fully combined, use immediately for drizzling or cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and chill for 1-2 hours until it becomes thick and spreadable. For a thicker ganache that whips into frosting, chill for 2 hours or more.
Notes
Do not use regular ground coffee because it won't dissolve into the cream.
Double or triple the recipe for layer cakes and to pipe 12-24 cupcakes.
For a thinner ganache more suitable for dipping, use a 1:1 ratio of chocolate and cream.
Storage: Store the ganache in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. This also works for whipped ganache. If your whipped ganache deflates, let it come to room temperature and whip it again.
Freezing: Freeze the ganache in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then on the counter for 30 minutes before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 215.7kcalCarbohydrates: 19.5gProtein: 2.3gFat: 14.7gSaturated Fat: 9.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20.9mgSodium: 32.2mgPotassium: 120.5mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 19.1gVitamin A: 194.4IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 72.2mgIron: 0.1mg
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