Matcha Ganache
This delicious, creamy white chocolate matcha ganache is so easy to make. It’s heated right in the microwave, then set in the fridge until thickened. You can use this ganache to frost brownies or fill macarons, cupcakes, and more!
💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You won’t need any special equipment. The ganache is heated right in the microwave!
- It’s versatile! There are so many ways to use this matcha ganache: as a frosting, filling, dip, or spread. A 1x batch can be used to fill 1 dozen macarons or cupcakes. Or.. you can eat it by the spoonful… it’s just that good.
Ingredients
To make homemade matcha ganache, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Ingredient Notes
- You can either use white chocolate chips or roughly chopped white chocolate bars.
- The white chocolate is heated it with heavy cream until fully melted.
- To flavor the white chocolate ganache, you’ll need culinary grade matcha powder. I like to use culinary grade in all of my matcha baking, since ceremonial matcha is more expensive and best enjoyed as a simple tea.
For the full list of ingredients and measurements, see the recipe card below.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add white chocolate chips and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, then mix using silicone spatula. If the chocolate is not fully melted, microwave at 10-second intervals, mixing until smooth. Stir in sifted matcha powder.
Step 2: Place bowl into the fridge and stir every 15 minutes until the ganache is thickened to your desired consistency. It can take up to 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully set. Use it to frost brownies or fill macarons, cupcakes, and more!
For full instructions, see the recipe card below.
🍵 More Matcha Recipes
I really hope you enjoy this matcha ganache recipe! If you make it, I’d love to see! You can tag me at #bitesbybianca / @bitesbybianca on Instagram.
📖 Recipe
Matcha Ganache
Equipment
- Kitchen scale/measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- microwave-safe bowl
- silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (170 g) white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (59.5 g) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (6 g) culinary matcha powder
Instructions
- Add 6 ounces white chocolate chips and ¼ cup heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, then mix using silicone spatula. If the chocolate is not fully melted, microwave at 10-second intervals, mixing until smooth.
- Sift in 1 tablespoon culinary matcha powder and stir until combined.
- Place bowl into the fridge and stir every 15 minutes until the ganache is thickened to your desired consistency.For example, if you want to use the ganache as a cupcake filling, it may be easier to work with the ganache before it is fully set. If you want to fill macarons, you will want to chill it longer until it is thick enough to hold its shape when piped.It can take up to 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully set.
- Enjoy! 🙂