so this is the usual gnache recipe i use to fill cupcakes but i also want to use it to drizzle on top of my buttercream but my issue is my gnache is always on the very runny side. i would love it to be a little thicker for also drizzing

i use 1 cup of heavy cream

16 oz of bittersweet chocolate ( i buy ghirardelli brand)

place heavy cream in a saucpan on medium high until it boils

pour over chocolate mix until shiny

does anyone have any tips or tricks to get it a tad thicker

anyone have a better recipe than this

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AMy ganache recipe is thick and I use 1 part heavy whip with 2 parts of chocolate. 8oz heavy whip and 16 oz chocolate. I like the kirkland semi sweet chocolate

you can make your ganache thicker by using more chocolate.

As for how much, you should just test it out, I would probably add an extra 4 ounces, depending on how much thicker you want it.

I do 16 oz choc, 1 1/2 cups cream.  I heat mine in a bowl in the microwave on 50% power for 3 minutes.  It doesn't get super hot so it takes less time to cool.

You can also heat them together in your saucepan slowly...do not boil.  I accidentally did that once and it NEVER set up.  Stayed runny.

Oh and 1 1/2 - 2 tsp flavoring.