Ganache can have a lot of different consistencies and flavors, but this chocolate ganache for macarons is the perfect macaron filling.

It’s silky-smooth, decadent, and absolutely delicious. And the best part is that it’s made with only 3 ingredients!! It doesn’t get much easier than that.

I used these to fill French macarons, but it would work great with Italian macarons or Swiss macarons too.

How to Make the Chocolate Ganache for Macarons

This chocolate ganache filling needs about 2 hours to set, so I recommend making it first! It can also be made up to a week in advance. I usually make it the night before.

After heating the cream and pouring it over the chocolate, let the mixture sit for a couple of minutes.

Then mix it together with either an immersion blender or a spoon.

Once the mixture has come together and is smooth, press a piece of plastic wrap flush against the ganache and place the bowl in the fridge to chill.

Chill for about 2 hours. When you’re ready to use this ganache, place it in a piping bag fit with a large round piping tip.

If you make it in advance, let it chill in the fridge in a bowl and scoop it into a piping bag when you’re ready to use it.

It should be thick enough to scoop into the piping bag and hold its shape.

Pipe a thick dollop of chocolate ganache on one macaron shell.

Gently press a second shell on top of the ganache to create a sandwich.

Place the finished macarons in the fridge in an airtight container to mature overnight. When you’re ready to enjoy them, let them sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes and enjoy!

Chocolate Ganache Macaron Filling – Substitutions and Swaps

Like I mentioned above, this recipe is made using just three ingredients!!

Heavy Cream – Use heavy cream or heavy whipping cream, not milk or half and half. You need a high fat percentage to allow the ganache to come together and have a smooth texture.

To make dairy-free chocolate ganache, use coconut cream in place of the heavy cream in this recipe.

Chocolate – Use any type of good quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate (anything 60% or below will work). This includes chocolate bars, couverture, or chunks.

You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips if needed but be sure to use a brand like Ghirardelli or Guittard.

Unsalted Butter – If you only have salted butter on hand, it can be used in place of the unsalted butter in this recipe.

Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Ganache Macaron Filling

• Make this chocolate ganache before you make the macaron shells. This will give it time to set.
• Measure the ingredients with a kitchen scale. You really need to be precise with this recipe.
• Use good quality chocolate. It will make the ganache taste better and give it the best possible consistency.
• If you notice bits of unmelted chocolate in the ganache once it’s combined, heat it in the microwave for another 15 seconds, let it rest for 30 seconds, then give it another stir. Repeat this process as needed until all the chocolate is melted and the ganache is smooth.
• If possible, use an immersion blender to make sure your ganache turns out silky smooth!
• Once you’ve filled macarons with this ganache, pop them in the fridge to help the ganache set.
• To make dairy-free chocolate ganache, use coconut cream in place of the heavy cream in this recipe.
• If you want to fill macarons with white chocolate ganache, use my white chocolate ganache macaron filling.

Making This Chocolate Ganache for Macarons in Advance & Storage Tip

• Macarons filled with this ganache should mature for a few hours or overnight in the fridge before being eaten. This gives them time to develop the best texture and taste.
• Refrigerate macarons filled with this ganache for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze macarons with this filling for up to a month in an airtight container.
• Make this ganache ahead of time too or save any leftover ganache! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Let Me Know What You Think!

If you try this chocolate ganache macaron filling, I’d love to hear what you think of it! Please leave a rating and comment below.

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