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Easy Chocolate Ganache – (in the microwave)

By Kathi & Rachel

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Two Ingredient no fuss Easy Chocolate Ganache! We use this for all of our recipes that need chocolate frosting and it makes a great Chocolate Tart! Easier than working with confectioner sugar and twice as tasty!

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HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE GANACHE IN THE MICROWAVE

Ingredients to make Oreo Stuffed Cupcakes and Oreo Buttercream – (see recipe card below for entire directions)

  • 1 family size package oreos (25.5 ounce)
  • eggs
  • sugar
  • sour cream
  • coffee
  • flour
  • baking powder and baking soda
  • confectioners sugar
  • butter

PRO TIP: Perfect microwave ganache is a 1:1 ratio of chocolate and heavy cream. Example: If you need a little ganache, say to dip your biscotti into, a half cup of each will result in perfect chocolate ganache .

STEP 1: pour chocolate chips into a microwave safe container. Microwave for 1 minute or until soft.

STEP 2: In seperate bowl, microwave the cream until just beginning to simmer. About 2 minutes on high for 1 1/2 cups of cream.

STEP 3: Pour the hot cream over the softened chocolate and let sit for about two minutes.

add cream to warm chocolate chips to make ganache
Warm the chocolate chips in the microwave for one minute. Pour the cream over and allow to stand for about two minutes to soften.

STEP 4: Whisk until thick and creamy. Add a pat of butter for extra sheen.

mixing chocolate chocolate and cream
After the chocolate and cream have sat for a few minutes whip with a wire whisk. It takes a minute or two to come together but then magic! It will thicken in the refrigerator before pouring on the cake

You will have a thinner version of ganache at this point. To thicken and use as frosting, put in the refridgerator, stirring occasionally until desired consistency. About 30 minutes to pour over a cake.

How to use Chocolate Ganache

  • Our favorite way is to use as frosting as in these recipes: Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake and this super special Whiskey Chocolate Cake!
  • Also this super easy Chocolate Tart – we use store bought shortcake cookies for the crust!
  • Dip your Biscotti in it when only slightly cool for a beautiful and easy cookie!
how to make chocolate ganache

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Kathi and Rachel

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How to make Chocolate Ganache

Make this fast Chocolate Ganache in the Microwave in just a few minutes!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 1 10 ounce package semi sweet chocolate chips – about 1 1/2 cups
  • 10 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Pour chocolate chips in large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute until slightly softened.
  • Pour heavy cream into microwave safe bowl (a glass measuring cup works great for this). Microwave on high for about 2 minutes until just starting to simmer.
  • Pour cream over softened chocolate chips. Do not stir. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  • Using a wire whisk, whisk until blended. This can take a minute or two. Add in butter and stir until melted.
  • Refrigerate until it reaches the desired consistency. About 20-30 minutes in order to frost a cake.
    Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge.

Notes

Ganache is a perfect 1:1 ratio of chocolate and heavy cream.  For more or less ganache simply use that formula.  Perfect every time!

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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