08 October 2025

Velvety Red Velvet Ganache — Silky Cocoa & Vanilla Bliss

Name: Velvety Red Velvet Ganache — Silky Cocoa & Vanilla Bliss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 160 g white chocolate (melted); 4 g vanilla cocoa butter (melted; substitute plain cocoa butter + vanilla paste if unavailable); 50 g full-fat cream cheese (at room temperature); 80 g whipping cream (35%); 20 g cocoa powder; 15 g invert sugar or honey; red gel food color (add to desired intensity)

Luxebaker adapted by JojoM

Luxurious red velvet ganache made with white chocolate, cream cheese, cocoa, and vanilla cocoa butter—smooth, glossy, and perfect for cakes or macarons.

Velvety Red Velvet Ganache — Silky Cocoa & Vanilla Bliss ❤️🍫

Nothing says luxury quite like a deep red, velvety ganache! This recipe combines white chocolate, a touch of cocoa, cream cheese, and aromatic vanilla cocoa butter for a silky, glossy finish — perfect for filling cakes, macarons, or even drizzling over cupcakes. ✨

Crafted for both flavor and texture, this ganache strikes a balance between rich and tangy — giving your red velvet creations that signature depth and luscious mouthfeel.

🍥 Ingredients

Red Velvet Ganache

160g white chocolate (5.6 oz), melted
4g vanilla cocoa butter (0.14 oz), melted (substitute plain cocoa butter + 1–2 tsp vanilla paste if unavailable)
50g full-fat cream cheese (1.8 oz), at room temperature
80g whipping cream (35%) (2.8 oz)
20g cocoa powder (0.7 oz)
15g invert sugar or honey (0.5 oz)
Red gel food color, to desired intensity

🍫 Instructions

Make the Ganache

In a saucepan, combine cream, invert sugar (or honey), and cocoa powder.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
Pour the hot mixture over the melted white chocolate and vanilla cocoa butter.
Add the cream cheese and emulsify with an immersion blender until silky smooth and glossy.
Mix in the red food color until your perfect hue is reached.
Transfer to a bowl, cover with cling film touching the surface, and chill until firm before using.

🧁 Tips

If you don’t have vanilla cocoa butter, use plain cocoa butter + vanilla paste for the same aromatic touch.
Chill the ganache before piping or using as a filling to achieve a perfect, stable texture.
For a frosting, lightly whip the chilled ganache for a spreadable consistency.

⏱️ Time & Yield

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: About 10

🧮 Nutrition (per 2 tbsp / ~30g)

Calories: 140
Fat: 9g (5g saturated)
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 25mg
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 2g

💬 Comments

Miky Mihaela ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wow, that color is stunning! 🥰

Lavinia & Sarah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thinking of combining this with white chocolate ganache for my birthday cake 😍

Annie | Baking Guide ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Such a smooth and shiny texture, love it! 🥰

❓FAQ

Can I use this ganache to frost a whole cake?
Yes! Once chilled and lightly whipped, this ganache spreads beautifully as a frosting or piping cream.

What can I use instead of invert sugar?
Honey works perfectly — it keeps the ganache smooth and adds gentle sweetness. 🍯

Author: Luxebaker adapted by JojoM
Source: TikTok Video
Red Velvet Ganache

Velvety Red Velvet Ganache — Silky Cocoa & Vanilla Bliss

Luxebaker adapted by JojoM

Luxurious red velvet ganache made with white chocolate, cream cheese, cocoa, and vanilla cocoa butter—smooth, glossy, and perfect for cakes or macarons.

Velvety Red Velvet Ganache — Silky Cocoa & Vanilla Bliss image

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Servings

Chef's Tips

If you don’t have vanilla cocoa butter, use plain cocoa butter and 1–2 tsp vanilla paste.
Chill ganache until firm before using for piping or filling.

Tools Used

Saucepan Immersion Blender Spatula Mixing Bowl

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Red Velvet Ganache

160 g white chocolate - melted
4 g vanilla cocoa butter - melted; substitute plain cocoa butter + vanilla paste if unavailable
50 g full-fat cream cheese - at room temperature
80 g whipping cream (35%)
20 g cocoa powder
15 g invert sugar or honey
red gel food color - add to desired intensity

Instructions

Make the Ganache

1
In a saucepan, combine cream, invert sugar (or honey), and cocoa powder.
2
Bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
3
Pour the hot mixture over melted white chocolate and vanilla cocoa butter.
4
Add the cream cheese and blend with an immersion blender until smooth and glossy.
5
Add red gel food color and blend again to achieve your desired shade.
6
Transfer to a bowl, cover with cling film touching the surface, and chill until firm.

Comments & Reviews

Lavinia & Sarah
9/27/2025
Thinking of combining this with white chocolate ganache for my birthday cake 😍
Miky Mihaela
9/25/2025
Wow, that color is stunning! 🥰
Annie | Baking Guide
9/21/2025
Such a smooth and shiny texture, love it! 🥰

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp (about 30g)

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g12%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 25mg1%

Total Carbohydrates 12g4%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Velvety Red Velvet Ganache — Silky Cocoa & Vanilla Bliss ❤️🍫

Crafted for both flavor and texture, this ganache strikes a balance between rich and tangy — giving your red velvet creations that signature depth and luscious mouthfeel.

🍥 Ingredients

Red Velvet Ganache

160g white chocolate (5.6 oz), melted
4g vanilla cocoa butter (0.14 oz), melted (substitute plain cocoa butter + 1–2 tsp vanilla paste if unavailable)
50g full-fat cream cheese (1.8 oz), at room temperature
80g whipping cream (35%) (2.8 oz)
20g cocoa powder (0.7 oz)
15g invert sugar or honey (0.5 oz)
Red gel food color, to desired intensity

🍫 Instructions

Make the Ganache

In a saucepan, combine cream, invert sugar (or honey), and cocoa powder.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
Pour the hot mixture over the melted white chocolate and vanilla cocoa butter.
Add the cream cheese and emulsify with an immersion blender until silky smooth and glossy.
Mix in the red food color until your perfect hue is reached.
Transfer to a bowl, cover with cling film touching the surface, and chill until firm before using.

🧁 Tips

If you don’t have vanilla cocoa butter, use plain cocoa butter + vanilla paste for the same aromatic touch.
Chill the ganache before piping or using as a filling to achieve a perfect, stable texture.
For a frosting, lightly whip the chilled ganache for a spreadable consistency.

⏱️ Time & Yield

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: About 10

🧮 Nutrition (per 2 tbsp / ~30g)

Calories: 140
Fat: 9g (5g saturated)
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 25mg
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 2g

💬 Comments

Miky Mihaela ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wow, that color is stunning! 🥰

Lavinia & Sarah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thinking of combining this with white chocolate ganache for my birthday cake 😍

Annie | Baking Guide ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Such a smooth and shiny texture, love it! 🥰

❓FAQ

Can I use this ganache to frost a whole cake?
Yes! Once chilled and lightly whipped, this ganache spreads beautifully as a frosting or piping cream.

What can I use instead of invert sugar?
Honey works perfectly — it keeps the ganache smooth and adds gentle sweetness. 🍯

Author: Luxebaker adapted by JojoM
Source: TikTok Video
Red Velvet Ganache