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Rich & Creamy Chocolate Vegan Ganache

10 mins + overnight
Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes Freedman
October 20, 2016 (Updated: September 6, 2022)
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Chocolate Pecan Ganache
Vegan Ganache is so rich and creamy! Stir in some chopped pecans or your favorite nut for a fun texture and nutty flavor.

Vegan ganache is so rich and cream you won’t even believe it’s dairy free!

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Bah, this is so good. It’s the kind of ganache that you make and prep and can keep in the back of your fridge for when the sweet tooth strikes.

If you love baking, you have to check out my roundup of 50+ Gluten Free Dessert Recipes! Or if you love chocolate try these Gluten Free Peanut Butter Brownies, Gluten Free Olive Oil Cake, or these Moist & Fudgey Cosmic Brownies with Almond Flour.

This vegan dessert is

  • Rich
  • Creamy
  • Decadent
  • Easy
  • Fun to customize
  • Delicious for everyone!

Ingredients for Chocolate Vegan Ganache:

Butter. I’m using a vegan butter which is dairy free and deliciously creamy. Vegan butter has come a really long way in the last couple years, but if you’re ok with dairy, regular butter works just as well!

Chocolate Chips. Here is where you can get fancy and customize it to your own tastebuds. I love using a darker chocolate for a rich, decadent ganache, but a lighter milk chocolate chip may be a sweeter option!

Coconut Cream. This is what makes the ganache firm up in the fridge. It’ll give the ganache a super rich, thick texture and also balance out the chocolate from those chips!

Sweetener. I’m using agave nectar here for a touch of sweetness. You can use another sweetener like maple syrup or coconut nectar.

Vanilla Extract. Just a splash 🙂

Pecans. I’m using chopped pecans because I love the texture it adds to this ganache and I also tend to always have them on hand. I think some chopped hazelnuts would also be amazing!

How to Make Vegan Ganache:

  1. Place your vegan butter and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the coconut cream, agave nectar, and vanilla.
  3. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently for everything to be evenly combined.
  4. Remove from the heat and pour into the bowl with the butter and chips.
  5. Allow the contents to sit in the bowl for a few minutes and then whisk it until completely silky smooth and combined.
  6. Fold the chopped pecans into the chocolate mixture.
  7. Pour the chocolate filling into individual ramekins or cups and place in the fridge overnight for the mixture to firm up into ganache texture.

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Recipe

Rich & Creamy Chocolate Vegan Ganache

Vegan Ganache is so rich and creamy! Stir in some chopped pecans or your favorite nut for a fun texture and nutty flavor.

AvatarRecipe by:Lindsay Grimes Freedman
Total: 10 mins + overnight
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 can (13 oz.) coconut cream
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar (honey, maple syrup or coconut nectar works too)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Place your vegan butter and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the coconut cream, agave nectar, and vanilla.
  3. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently for everything to be evenly combined.
  4. Remove from the heat and pour into the bowl with the butter and chips.
  5. Allow the contents to sit in the bowl for a few minutes and then whisk it until completely silky smooth and combined.
  6. Fold the chopped pecans into the chocolate mixture.
  7. Pour the chocolate filling into individual ramekins or cups and place in the fridge overnight for the mixture to firm up into ganache texture.
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  1. AvatarMaddie says

    Posted on 10/20/16 at 4:52 pm

    Looks delicious! How much is a serving size here?

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    • AvatarLindsay says

      Posted on 10/20/16 at 5:40 pm

      Probably about 2 tablespoons – about the same as almond butter or peanut butter 🙂

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