đź“‹ 2 Ingredient White Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting (Ganache) Recipe
This 2 ingredient whipped cream frosting (ganache) is made with only 2 ingredients - whipping cream and white chocolate. It's a nice, light and not-too-sweet white chocolate frosting (icing) that's the perfect match for any cake or cupcake!
Course Cake, desssert
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword frosting, ganache, whipped cream, white chocolate
Heads up: There is a 24 hour chilling time with this recipe!
Chop white chocolate,
8 ounces -(2 ½ bars) of white baking chocolate
Add chopped white chocolate bars to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave at 50% power for 3 minutes. Heat the heavy whipping cream separately, in another microwave-safe bowl (at regular power), for 2-3 minutes or until warm. *Alternatively, you can do this in a double boiler
1 litre whipping cream (35% -36% fat) / heavy cream
Remove, combine the warm whipping cream with the melted chocolate and stir well. Then continue to cook in 20 second intervals (at regular power) until the chocolate is incorporated into the whipping cream, stirring each time. It should be a smooth texture and there shouldn't be ANY lumps in your white chocolate. * This could take another 2-3 minutes.
Cool on the counter, then cover with a piece of plastic wrap (I use glad press n' seal) and let stand in refrigerator for 24 hours.Â
Once the white chocolate ganache is chilled (it will be soft and not solid like regular chocolate ganache), pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer and using the whisk attachment, whip on low speed and gradually working up to high speed until the ganache is light and fluff and reaches stiff peaks.
Serve whipped chocolate ganache with any recipe calling for whipped cream. Spread on cupcakes or a standard sized cake. The white chocolate ganache whipped cream frosting will stay stable in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and retain its fluffy texture.
Notes
🌡️Storage:Store this white chocolate whipped cream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It does not stand up to freezing. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve (cake must be refrigerated). Refrigerate leftovers. Expert Recipe tips:
Use high-quality white baking chocolate: Avoid white chocolate chips and opt for baking bars like Baker’s or couverture white chocolate for the smoothest, creamiest results.
Chop chocolate finely: The smaller you chop your white chocolate, the more evenly it will melt.
Watch the microwave power: White chocolate scorches and seizes easily! Always melt it at 50% power and stir frequently to avoid burning. Also be sure to keep everything dry and don't let any water come in contact with the bowl, your utensils or the chocolate or it will seize.
Warm the cream—not boil: The cream should be hot enough to melt the chocolate but not boiling. Overheating can cause the fat to separate.
Ensure a smooth mixture: Before chilling, make sure there are no lumps left in the ganache. If needed, strain it through a fine mesh sieve.
Chill for the full 24 hours: The ganache needs time to set fully in the fridge before it will whip. Don’t skip or shorten this step!
Cold bowl & whisk help: For best whipping results, chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment for 10–15 minutes before whipping.
Whip gradually: Start your mixer on low speed and increase gradually to avoid splattering and to help build a more stable foam.
Don’t overwhip: Stop whipping as soon as you reach stiff peaks. Overwhipping can cause the ganache to curdle or turn grainy.
Keep refrigerated: This frosting is cream-based, so cakes or cupcakes frosted with it should be stored in the fridge until just before serving.