Chocolate Heaven

In honor of my, ahem, …birthday, AND 100th post…I figured it was time to post something a little more “sprinkle-y” vs “stiletto-y” and talk about my favorite ganache that for years has made this girl very happy.

Don’t let the denim blouse w/ popped collar fool you, this lady is not to be messed with in the dessert department!

This recipe is from Ina Garten. Do not offend by using the word icing…this is nooooo icing, baby! This is made from straight up chocolate, heavy cream, and oh yeah….BUTTER. What’s not to love? This is way better to use on a cake vs. your typical icing, no matter how home made and glorious that icing may be. Don’t love to bake? Never fear. Sometimes I’ll make this strictly as a dip for pretzels or fruit. In a word, heaven! It’s scary how easy this is…

24 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 c heavy cream

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temp

*This makes a TON so if you are not using it for baked goods, I’d suggested cutting the recipe in half.

Place chocolate chips and heavy cream in a saucepan, stirring constantly over low heat until chips are melted. Take pan off heat and add the corn syrup and vanilla, stir allow to cool to room temp. Pour chocolate mixture into a mixing bowl and add softened butter and beat with electric mixer until thickened. The end!

Store in the fridge until ready to use. Just pop it in the micro until it’s of a spreadable consistency!

**Due to slight addiction to this ganache, and the loathing of having to clean extra dishes, this process can be shortened even more by just adding the butter to the hot concoction and stirring till combined.**