Chocolate Ganache Filling

Aug 11, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Frostings fillings toppings Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Easy

Filled doughnut cut open to show chocolate ganache filling

A rich, pipeable chocolate ganache filling for doughnuts. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 3/4 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Prep 10 min

Cook 5 min

Set 1 hr 30 min

Total 1 hr 45 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

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Ingredients

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doughnuts

6.0 oz (170.0 g)dark chocolate (60 to 70% cacao), finely chopped
¾ cup (180.0 ml)heavy cream
⅛ tspfine sea salt
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Place the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just simmers around the edges, then pour it over the chocolate. Let stand for 3 minutes without stirring.
Add the salt and vanilla and stir from the center outward until smooth and glossy.
Let stand at room temperature until thick enough to pipe, 1 to 2 hours (or refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes). For a lighter filling, beat it for 1 minute once thickened.
Spoon the filling into a piping bag fitted with a long filling tip. Poke a small hole in the side of each cooled doughnut and pipe in about 2 tablespoons, until the doughnut feels heavy.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Keep at cool room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 1 week; soften before piping.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate ganache filling?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour 30 minutes to set. It makes about 1 3/4 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

How should I store chocolate ganache filling?

Keep at cool room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 1 week; soften before piping.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A rich, pipeable chocolate ganache filling for doughnuts. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 3/4 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

129 Calories / serving

9.7g Fat

9.1g Carbs

1.1g Protein

7.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1548 cal · 116g fat · 109g carbs · 13g protein · 88g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 129 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 17 min·0.9 mi·~1700 steps
Moderate cycling 13 min·2.6 mi
Swimming laps 18 min
Jogging 13 min·1.1 mi·~2100 steps
Stair climbing 12 min·~1100 steps
Dancing 21 min
Bodyweight circuit training 13 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 30 min

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