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Vegan Ganache served in a white bowl being picked up with a spoon for drizzling.

Vegan Ganache

5 from 1 vote
Treat yourself to our vegan ganache—creamy, decadent, and perfect for cakes, cookies, and beyond. Plant-based joy awaits!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Course: 30-minutes, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, Dairy-Free, Ganache, Gluten-Free, low sugar, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 16 tbsp
Calories: 87kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegan dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Be careful not to let it boil.
    1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
    1 cup vegan dark chocolate
  • Pour the hot coconut milk over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute to allow the heat to melt the chocolate.
  • Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add in the maple syrup or agave nectar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.
    2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, a pinch of salt
  • Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using it. You can use it as a frosting, drizzle it over cakes or desserts, or let it cool completely and use it as a truffle filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 16tbsp | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg