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Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache That Is Decadent and Easy!

Published: Dated: December 12, 2016 Modified: Last Modified: July 19, 2021 Christine Galvani 74 Comments This post may contain affiliate links ·

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This Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache Icing is everything you are looking for and more!

How about a recipe that is so all-purpose, it can be used with many other recipes?

Yes, this vegan chocolate ganache recipe works just that way.  As you scroll down the page, you will see I have highlighted a few of my favorite recipes that I spread this crazy delicious ganache over.  But I must say, there are a few other things that I just really like about this recipe.

 

Dairy-free chocolate ganache in a bowl.

 

Things To Love About This Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache:

    1. Takes 5 minutes to prepare, start to finish.
    2. This recipe has only 3 ingredients!
    3. Storage is simple; in the refrigerator. When you want to use it, you will need to heat it up again as it hardens in the fridge.
    4. You can use almost any type of non-dairy chocolate.  Use your favorite!
    5. It can be used for other recipes.  How about a coating for your favorite truffles? Yum!

Paleo Chocolate Cake with ganache icing in a cast iron skillet.

 

 

How To Make Your Chocolate Ganache:

I usually use this super easy recipe to make this coconut milk ganache frosting and it never fails.

All you need is full-fat coconut milk and chocolate chips.  When you open the can of coconut milk, scoop the "cream" into a saucepan and heat on low until it melts and gets fairly warm.  (I prefer organic coconut milk because it is not processed with chemicals.  And this is my favorite brand at the moment.)

While your coconut cream is melting, place the chocolate chips in a glass mixing bowl.  Once the coconut milk is heated, almost to a boil, pour it all over the chocolate chips.  Stir the coconut milk into the chocolate chips as they melt until well combined.

ingredients for dairy free ganache in pot.

Add in a little vanilla extract if you want and stir again.  Your chocolate mixture should be smooth.

dairy-free chocolate ganache melted in pot.

melted dairy-free chocolate ganache in pot.

One Very Important Tip:

Please make sure your bowl and utensils are completely dry and free of water or any moisture. Water will seize up your chocolate.  Seized chocolate is unmistakable in its unpleasant texture.  It is basically unusable. Instead of being silky, smooth, and gliding across your cake, your chocolate becomes dull, thick, and hard to spread.

If this does happen to you (not with this recipe, of course!), I have found adding a little coconut oil can get the chocolate in a state where I can use it.  Not always, but sometimes.

So you can see why I am careful to let no moisture or water get near the chocolate while I am making it.

dairy-free chocolate ganache spread on square chocolate cake.

 

Use your Ganache Icing on this Paleo Chocolate Cake.

Paleo chocolate cake slice on plate with cake on large plate behind it.

 

This Chocolate Ganache Icing also works well on these Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes:

Paleo chocolate cupcakes on cooking rack with chocolate frosting.

Try Vegan Chocolate Frosting: For recipe ----> Paleo Chocolate Cake.

Vegan chocolate frosting on round Paleo chocolate cake.

You could also use this Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache on these Coconut Flour Chocolate Donuts.  Yum!

Coconut Flour Paleo Chocolate Donuts - 24 Carrot Kitchen

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dairy-free chocolate ganache in a bowl.
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Dairy-Free Chocolate Ganache That Is Decadent and Easy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
 

This is the easiest, creamiest chocolate ganache icing recipe! Use this on your favorite cakes, cupcakes, donuts, baked goods or even as a coating for truffles! Dairy-Free, Vegan, Paleo.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 10
Calories: 165 kcal
Author: Christine Galvani
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (I like mini, non-dairy chips)
  • 6 tbsp coconut cream (this is the cream from a can of full-fat coconut milk)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
  1. Open a can of organic coconut milk, scoop the cream, discard the water (or better save for smoothies)!  Place the coconut cream in a saucepan and melt over medium heat.

  2. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.  I like to use a glass mixing bowl.

  3. Pour the melted coconut cream over the chocolate chips to melt.  If they don't melt completely, you can put them in the microwave for a few seconds.  Mix the chocolate chips and coconut cream together until smooth.

  4. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. 

  5. You can use the ganache icing now or let sit for a few minutes.  As it sits, it gets slightly harder.  Use when it meets your consistency requirements.

Nutrition Facts
Dairy-Free Chocolate Ganache That Is Decadent and Easy!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 18mg1%
Potassium 29mg1%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

 

 

 

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About Christine Galvani

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    May 14, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    Two questions: Would this make enough to ice a round 2 layer cake? Once on the cake, does it need to stay refrigerated?

    Reply
    • Christine Galvani says

      May 16, 2022 at 9:49 am

      Hi - it depends on the size of the round cake layers. For a 6-inch round, it would be enough to ice both layers. I store the cake in the refrigerator and right before serving I take it out for about 15 minutes before serving. The ganache hardens in the refrigerator.

      Reply
  2. Jackie Shamir says

    October 07, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    Can I add peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Christine Galvani says

      October 08, 2021 at 9:51 am

      Hi Jackie, I have never added peanut butter to this, but chocolate peanut butter is usually a great combination. I'm not sure what it would do to the consistency in this recipe.

      Reply
  3. Scotttee says

    September 13, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    Can you taste the coconut flavor in this ganache?

    Reply
    • Christine Galvani says

      September 14, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Hi! I cannot taste the coconut at all. It has a rich chocolate flavor. Hope that helps.

      Reply
      • Scotttee says

        September 15, 2020 at 1:23 am

        I Just tried it and I don’t taste the coconut flavor at all. Thank you

      • Christine Galvani says

        September 15, 2020 at 2:51 pm

        Yes, it's the same for me. Hope you enjoyed it!

  4. Jess says

    June 23, 2020 at 12:21 am

    Could you use this as a dripping icing on a cake?

    Reply
    • Christine Galvani says

      June 23, 2020 at 9:12 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  5. Lilly says

    May 25, 2020 at 5:15 am

    Hey! I'm looking for something that would work well in a chocolate fountain (for a party), since at least one guest is dairy-free. Would this work well for that?

    Reply
    • Christine Galvani says

      May 29, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      Hi Lilly,
      I have not used this recipe in a chocolate fountain, but it sounds interesting. Could you make the recipe and see if the texture would work? As long as the chocolate is melted, my guess is it would work. If you try it, please let me know. Best wishes!

      Reply
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