Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe – rich, smooth and wonderfully chocolatey sugar free ganache. Made with low carb chocolate, butter, cream and a keto-friendly sweetener, it’s perfect for frosting keto cakes and cupcakes, drizzling over desserts or dipping fresh berries.
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Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe
This easy keto chocolate ganache is a rich, smooth and glossy chocolate frosting that’s made with just a few simple ingredients. It’s naturally low carb and can be used as a frosting, cake topping, dipping sauce or chocolate dessert.
You can make the ganache thicker for spreading and piping onto cakes and cupcakes, or leave it slightly thinner for pouring over keto desserts, berries or ice cream.
With low carb chocolate, butter, cream and your choice of keto-friendly sweetener, this is a simple keto ganache recipe that’s ready in minutes.
You can use the sugar-free ganache for frosting cakes like an indulgent chocolate cake (like this one) or to enjoy with a low carb friendly sweet treat, like as an indulgent dipping sauce for fresh raspberries or strawberries for a special day like Valentine’s Day.
Low Carb Frosting Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients that you’ll need for this simple frosting:
Low Carb Chocolate – use a good-quality dark chocolate that’s suitable for your diet, such as 85% or 90% dark chocolate, or sugar-free chocolate chips. The chocolate you use will affect both the sweetness and the final carbohydrate count.
Unsalted Butter – adds richness and helps give the ganache a smooth, glossy texture. You can substitute coconut oil or cocoa butter if preferred.
Keto-friendly Sweetener – add your preferred keto-friendly sweetener to taste. The amount you’ll need will depend on the chocolate you’re using and how sweet you want the ganache to be.
Heavy Cream – A small amount of heavy cream gives the ganache a creamy texture and helps create a smooth, pourable frosting. You can adjust the amount depending on how thick you want your ganache to be.
Optional Ingredients – A pinch of salt can enhance the chocolate flavour, while a little vanilla extract can add extra flavour.
What Is Keto Chocolate Ganache?
Chocolate ganache is a rich chocolate mixture traditionally made with chocolate and cream. For a keto-friendly version, use low carb or sugar-free chocolate and a keto-friendly sweetener if needed.
The consistency can be changed depending on how you want to use it. A warm ganache can be poured over desserts, while allowing it to cool makes it thicker and suitable for spreading or piping onto cakes and cupcakes.
This recipe also uses butter for extra richness and a smooth, glossy finish.
How to Make Keto Chocolate Ganache
- Add the chocolate, butter, cream and sweetener to a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over low to medium-low heat.
- Gently heat, stirring regularly, until the chocolate and butter have melted.
- Continue stirring until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
- Remove from the heat and allow the ganache to cool.
- Use immediately while it is still pourable, or allow it to cool further until it reaches a thicker frosting consistency.
- Spread or pipe the cooled ganache over your favourite keto cake or cupcakes.
Recipe Tips
You’ll find that the longer you leave the cooked easy chocolate ganache to cool at room temperature, the thicker it will become.
You can also move the cooled, smooth ganache to a piping bag to swirl indulgently over your chosen sweet treat.
So, it really depends on how you’ll be enjoying the best chocolate treat, whether you use the thinner ganache straight away at pouring consistency or wait a little bit longer for a thick, indulgent chocolate frosting.
If you’d like to adjust the texture, simply add a little cocoa powder to thicken or a little more cream to thin to more of a pouring consistency over ketogenic diet treats for a special occasion like a keto chocolate cake.
Can You Make Keto Ganache With Cocoa Powder?
Yes, cocoa powder can be used to help thicken or intensify the chocolate flavour of ganache. However, cocoa powder on its own doesn’t create the same smooth, rich texture as melted chocolate.
For the smoothest ganache, I recommend using low carb or sugar-free chocolate as the main chocolate ingredient and adding a small amount of unsweetened cocoa powder if you want a deeper chocolate flavour or slightly thicker consistency.
Ways to Use Keto Chocolate Ganache
- Frosting for keto chocolate cake
- Keto cupcakes
- Drizzled over strawberries or raspberries
- Dip for fresh berries
- Topping for keto ice cream
- Chocolate dessert topping
- Filling for low carb cookies
- Piped onto cupcakes
- Drizzled over keto cheesecake
Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe
- 1.76/50g ounces Low Carb Chocolate or Dark Chocolate Chips
- 0.88/25g ounces Unsalted Butter
- 1-2 Tablespoons Keto-friendly Sweetener
- 3 teaspoons Heavy Cream
- Place all of the ingredients into a small saucepan.
- Move the saucepan to the stove top over low to medium heat.
- Gently heat the saucepan until the chocolate and butter have completely melted and you have a glossy rich chocolate ganache.
- Allow the warm ganache to cool and thicken at room temperature, then pour over a cake, chocolate cupcakes, ice cream or enjoy with a low carb friendly sweet treat, storing any leftovers in an airtight container.
How to Make Keto Ganache Thicker or Thinner
The consistency of chocolate ganache changes as it cools.
For a pourable ganache, use it while it is still warm and fluid.
For a thicker frosting, allow the ganache to cool at room temperature until it has thickened enough to spread or pipe.
If your ganache is too thin, allow it to cool for longer. You can also stir in a little additional melted chocolate or cocoa powder.
If your ganache is too thick, gently warm it again and stir in a small amount of cream until it reaches your preferred consistency.
For piping, allow the ganache to cool until it is thick enough to hold its shape.
How to Store Keto Chocolate Ganache
Store leftover ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
It will become considerably firmer when chilled. Allow it to come toward room temperature before spreading, piping or pouring, or gently warm it until it reaches the desired consistency.
Keto Ganache Recipe Video Tutorial
Here’s the video where you can watch the dark chocolate ganache being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.
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Keto Chocolate Ganache Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.76/50g ounces Low Carb Chocolate or Dark Chocolate Chips
- 0.88/25g ounces Unsalted Butter
- 1-2 Tablespoons Keto-friendly Sweetener, to taste
- 3 teaspoons Cream
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a small saucepan.
- Move the saucepan to the stove top over low to medium heat.
- Gently heat the saucepan until the chocolate and butter have completely melted and you have a glossy rich chocolate ganache.
- Allow the warm ganache to cool and thicken at room temperature, then pour over a cake, chocolate cupcakes, ice cream or enjoy with a low carb friendly sweet treat, storing any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 8gCarbohydrates: 2.5gNet Carbohydrates: 1.8gFiber: 0.7gProtein: 1g
Frequently Asked Questions
Is chocolate ganache keto?
Chocolate ganache can be keto-friendly when it is made with low carb or sugar-free chocolate and a keto-friendly sweetener. Always check the nutritional information of the specific chocolate and sweetener you use.
Is ganache the same as chocolate frosting?
Ganache can be used as a chocolate frosting, but the consistency can vary. A warm ganache is thin and pourable, while cooled ganache becomes thicker and can be spread or piped onto cakes and cupcakes.
How do you thicken keto chocolate ganache?
The easiest way to thicken ganache is to allow it to cool. You can also add a little more melted chocolate if you need a firmer consistency.
How do you thin chocolate ganache?
If your ganache is too thick, gently warm it and stir in a small amount of cream until it reaches the consistency you want.
Can I make keto ganache with cocoa powder?
Yes. A small amount of unsweetened cocoa powder can be added to keto ganache for a deeper chocolate flavour or slightly thicker texture. For the smoothest ganache, however, use low carb chocolate as the main chocolate ingredient.
How long does keto chocolate ganache last?
Store leftover ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Allow it to soften toward room temperature before using, or gently warm it to return it to a smoother consistency.
Can I use ganache to frost cupcakes?
Yes. Allow the ganache to cool until it becomes thick enough to hold its shape, then spread or pipe it onto cupcakes.
Can I use sugar-free chocolate chips?
Yes. Sugar-free chocolate chips can be used instead of a low carb chocolate bar, although the exact texture and sweetness will depend on the brand you use.
Helpful Products for Making Keto Chocolate Ganache
A few simple kitchen tools can make this recipe even easier:
- Small saucepan – ideal for gently melting the chocolate, butter and cream together.
- Silicone spatula – useful for stirring the ganache and scraping every bit of the chocolate mixture from the saucepan.
- Measuring spoons – handy for accurately measuring the cream and sweetener.
- Piping bag – if you’re using the ganache as a frosting for cupcakes or want to pipe decorative swirls onto a cake.
- Small offset spatula – useful for spreading thickened ganache smoothly over cakes and cupcakes.
Updated in September 2026 with additional recipe tips, FAQs and improved instructions.
Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.
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