Easy Chocolate Ganache
A silky, four-ingredient chocolate ganache made in the microwave in five minutes. Rich, glossy, and endlessly versatile — drizzle it over cake, ice cream, or anything that deserves a chocolate finish.
Servings: 4 services
Equipment
- 2 Glass Measuring Cup One Large and One Small
Ingredients
- 4 oz Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Butter
- 1 tsp Instant Espresso
Instructions
- Prep the chocolate — Place chocolate chips in a large glass measuring cup. Add butter and instant espresso.
- Heat the cream — Pour heavy cream into a smaller microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Microwave in 10-second intervals, checking each time, until hot. Do not let it boil.
- Combine and stir — Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chip mixture. Stir with a silicone spatula until completely smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly before using.
Notes
This ganache is used as the topping for the Flourless Chocolate Cake — get that recipe here. Also delicious drizzled over ice cream, strawberries, or any dessert that needs a chocolate finish. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in 10-second microwave intervals, stirring between each, until pourable again.