Saturday, July 14, 2012

Chocolate Ganash Frosting

1 cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp. corn syrup
3 1/3 cups chocolate chips (any type*)
Pinch of salt
1 cup powdered sugar (approx)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Heat the cream and corn syrup in the microwave for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.

Meanwhile, put chips in a mixing bowl and add salt. Slowly pour in hot cream and let sit for about 1 minute.  Stir the chips until melted.

Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla.  Gradually beat in butter until fully incorporated.

Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 30 minutes (will appear stiff). Beat until fluffy and spreadable. (add more powdered sugar until desired consistency).

*Milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chips are best.  Semi sweet is also good for a real dark chocolate but kind of a bitter taste.

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