Chocolate Ganache

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

This recipe is part of the recipe for Kickin' Brownies

Yield

Makes about 1/2 cup ganache

Ingredients

2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup (3 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or chopped semisweet chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

  1. Combine whipping cream and butter in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring frequently.
  2. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until mixture is smooth. Return to heat for 20- to 30-second intervals to melt chocolate, if necessary. Keep warm (ganache is semi-firm at room temperature).

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