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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Ganache

Published: Sep 22, 2019 · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 by Nicole B.

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13 minutes

This luscious and smooth pumpkin spice chocolate ganache is full of chocolate and warm and comforting pumpkin spice fall flavors. It’s perfect for your fall afternoon treat, whether that’s a hot chocolate or a mocha or a brownie. The recipe is easy to make and calls for just four ingredients.

Hot chocolate with whipped cream and ganache in a mug.
A drizzle of pumpkin spice-flavored chocolate ganache will turn your espresso drink into a delicious fall treat.
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  • What is chocolate ganache?
  • What’s in pumpkin spice ganache?
  • Ingredient notes & substitutions:
  • How to make it:
  • Recipe notes & tips:
  • Frequently asked questions:
  • More delicious fall-spiced chocolate recipes:
  • Full Printable Recipe
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What is chocolate ganache?

Chocolate ganache is a mix of chocolate and heavy cream melted together. The higher percentage of chocolate you use, the thicker the ganache will be. (I.e., dark, semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate will produce a thicker ganache than milk chocolate.) Similarly, the less cream you use, the thicker the ganache will be.

A thick chocolate ganache will set up when chilled and can be used to glaze cakes, such as this Bourbon cake. It can also be used to make confections, like these ginger truffles. A thinner ganache, such as the one in this recipe, can be drizzled onto ice cream or hot chocolate or espresso drinks.

What’s in pumpkin spice ganache?

This ganache is made with the traditional ganache ingredients (chocolate and heavy cream) along with pumpkin spice.

Pumpkin spice chocolate ganache ingredients on a table.
You need bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate, pumpkin spice and heavy cream for this recipe.

Ingredient notes & substitutions:

  • Please be sure to use chocolate bars and not morsels; morsels have stabilizers in them that prevent them from melting properly.
  • If you want to make a plain ganache, you can leave out the pumpkin spice and leave everything else the same.

How to make it:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

Step 1. Add finely chopped chocolate and pumpkin spice to a bowl. Bring heavy cream to a boil and pour over the chocolate. Let the mix sit for a minute to melt the chocolate.

Chocolate, pumpkin spice and cream in a glass bowl.

Step 2. Whisk the mix until smooth.

Chocolate ganache being whisked in a bowl.

Recipe notes & tips:

  • Make sure to chop up the chocolate very finely, it will melt easier and more evenly that way.
  • If you end up with a few pieces of unmelted chocolate, set the bowl over a pot of simmering water to get everything melted.

Frequently asked questions:

How can I use ganache?

You can drizzle chocolate ganache on your dessert or on your espresso drink. You can also use it as the base for making a hot chocolate by mixing it with hot milk.

Will ganache set up?

Chocolate ganache will only fully set up if you put it in the fridge. If you keep ganache at room temperature, it will stay soft.

How do I best warm up ganache?

If you need to get ganache to a softer consistency, gently heat it up in the microwave or over a pot of simmering water.

How should I store leftover ganache?

You can let chocolate ganache sit out at room temperature for a few hours. If you want to keep it longer than that, transfer it into an airtight container and refrigerate it.

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Hot chocolate with whipped cream and ganache in a mug.

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Ganache

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This pumpkin spice chocolate ganache is full of warm and comforting fall flavors. Perfect for your fall afternoon hot chocolate!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 13 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 2
Calories (estimated) 244 kcal

Equipment:

  • knife and cutting board
  • measuring spoons and cups
  • glass (or other heatproof) bowl
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Ingredients:
  

  • 1 ½ ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped*
  • 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped*
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions:
 

  • Add both chocolates and pumpkin pie spice to a heatproof bowl.
  • Bring cream to a boil in a saucepan or in the microwave and pour over the chocolate/spice mix. Let it sit for a minute.
  • Whisk until you have a uniform consistency. (If you end up with a few pieces of unmelted chocolate, set the bowl over a pot of simmering water to fully melt the chocolate.)

Notes:

*Don’t use chocolate morsels; morsels have stabilizers in them that actually prevent them from melting.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 20.1gProtein: 1.2gFat: 18.2gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 13.3gCalcium: 11mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: flavored ganache, pumpkin spice chocolate ganache, pumpkin spice ganache

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Comments

  1. Mahak

    October 19, 2015 at 4:25 am

    It looks so yummy!
    But i have question – can you please tell me what is or how to make pumpkin pie spice? :(
    Thank u

    Reply
    • Nicole B.

      October 19, 2015 at 7:20 am

      Thank you, Mahak! Pumpkin pie spice is a mix of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, clove, mace and nutmeg. You can easily make it yourself, I find that this recipe here works great: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-pumpkin-pie-spice-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-69245. All the best,
      nicole :)

      Reply
  2. Nami | Just One Cookbook

    October 02, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    Hi Nicole! Your photography is amazing! I love your pumpkin spice ganache… <3

    Reply
  3. cquek

    September 28, 2013 at 8:28 am

    The plating of this food is sensational – almost too good to eat.

    Reply
    • Nicole

      September 28, 2013 at 8:53 am

      Thank you so much, Cquek!

      Reply

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