Cream Cheese Ganache
This chocolate ganache cream cheese frosting is rich, velvety and full of chocolate flavor. It is perfect for topping chocolate cake or cupcakes for a decadent dessert. We love it because it is not as sweet as traditional frostings.
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 grams) Heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (100 grams) Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Full fat cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Put the chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan or microwave safe container until hot (140°-150°F). Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 3-4 minutes, stir until smooth and all the chips are melted.½ cup (120 grams) Heavy whipping cream, ½ cup (100 grams) Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- With an electric hand beater on medium speed beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.4 ounces (113 grams) Full fat cream cheese
- Add a couple tablespoons of the chocolate and beat on low speed until smooth, scrape down the sides of the bowl. Repeat the process 1-2 more times. Add the rest of the chocolate and beat on low speed just until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until chilled.
- To make frosting, beat on medium/high speed for 1-2 minutes until lightened in color and fluffy. If you want the frosting thinner you can add a splash of milk.
Notes
This recipe makes 1½ cups of frosting, enough to frost 12 cupcakes or 6-8 cupcakes if you’re piping it, or a 2 layer (¾ inch layers) 6 inch cake. If you need to frost an 8 or 9 inch cake then double or triple the recipe.
This ganache is not overly sweet. If you want it sweeter you can use milk chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 15.2mg | Sodium: 31mg | Sugar: 5.3g | Vitamin A: 49.7IU