Learning how to make chocolate ganache without heavy cream is possible! You can make a delicious chocolate ganache with milk. Watch our how-to video tutorial and grab the recipe below.
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How to Make Chocolate Ganache without Cream (VIDEO)
Watch this quick, one-minute video tutorial to see just how easy it is to make chocolate ganache without heavy cream. Scroll down below the video to get a printable recipe and instructions.
Making a chocolate ganache with milk
The price of cream is expensive, so I didn’t want to spend the money to buy it. I was feeling discouraged until I used my brain and realized that heavy cream is just milk with a higher percentage of butterfat in it. By using whole milk with butter added to it, a homemade version of heavy cream is created.
After I make homemade cream, I add it to melted chocolate to make chocolate ganache without heavy cream!
My culinary education is paying off! Woot woot!
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FAQ
What can you use instead of heavy cream in ganache?
What is the function of cream in ganache?
Can I use milk instead of heavy cream?
What can I use instead of milk to make ganache?
Heavy Cream or Heavy Whipping Cream: Do not use half-and-half, whole milk, or any other liquid because the ganache won’t set up properly. For a non-dairy alternative, use canned coconut milk. See recipe note. Pure Chocolate: You can use semi-sweet chocolate (recommended), bittersweet chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate. See recipe note.
What is the healthier substitute of fraiche creme?
Creme fraiche is thick cultured ream that has mild tangy flavour and it is like double cream with a high fat content and is richer and thicker. It is used in pasta, sauces and onto desserts like whipped cream. To substitute this sour cream that has been given a sharp and single edge by adding little bit of culture can be used. Or full fat Greek yoghurt, milk, fresh cheese, whey cheese, cream cheese can be used as alternatives. These match very closer to creme franche yet have fat content but comparatively less. Its taste also does give little tangy flavour and dense texture giving it a tough comparison.
Can you use chocolate ganache instead of heavy cream?
You can use any of the following chocolate to make your ganache. For your heavy cream substitute you can go with either whole fat milk or sweetened condensed milk. No matter which one you choose, you will also need some unsalted butter. And that’s all there is to making this simple recipe.
What is a good substitute for heavy cream?
For your heavy cream substitute you can go with either whole fat milk or sweetened condensed milk. No matter which one you choose, you will also need some unsalted butter. And that’s all there is to making this simple recipe. The difference between heavy cream and milk (and sweetened condensed milk) is that cream has a higher amount of butterfat.