Nutella Ganache (3 Ingredients)

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Smooth, glossy Nutella ganache made with just 3 ingredients. Use it as a frosting, glaze, or filling for cakes, cupcakes, or macarons.

Prep Time 15

Cooling Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings Cups

Calories 1773kcal

Author Fay

Add the dark chocolate to a heatproof bowl.
Heat the cream on the stovetop to just below boiling point. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate.
Let sit for one minute.
Add the Nutella.
Mix until smooth and fully blended.
If lumps remain, microwave for 20 seconds and stir again.
The mixture will become thick, glossy, and smooth when ready.
Cover with cling wrap touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
Let sit at room temperature for 3 hours to cool and thicken. More or less time may be needed depending on the weather.
It is ready to use when it reaches the consistency of peanut butter.

Heat the cream gently until hot but not boiling. Boiling can cause Nutella ganache to split and turn grainy.
Let the ganache sit at room temperature to thicken to a spreadable consistency, similar to peanut butter.
If the ganache sets too firm, rewarm it in short bursts in the microwave and stir until smooth again.
For a lighter texture, whip the cooled ganache with a hand mixer for 2 to 3 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip, as it can split and curdle.
Nutella ganache works beautifully under fondant, as a stable cake filling, or whipped into a frosting for cupcakes.