Super-Easy Chocolate Ganache or Gelato

Ingredients

Ganache

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 12 ounces chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or Kahlua)

Gelato

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   Place heavy cream, butter, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until just simmering and sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and add chocolate and vanilla extract. Stir well until smooth and chocolate is melted through.

3. 3

   FOR GANACHE: Let cool, stirring occasionally. When cooled completely, refrigerate until needed. You can make truffles by scooping out little melon-sized balls of ganache and roll in coconut, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts. To make cake icing, beat mixture until thick and creamy, to your desired spreading consistency.

4. 4

   FOR GELATO: Let cool, stirring occasionally. When cooled to room temperature, add eggs and milk, whisking to incorporate. Return to a medium heat and cook, while continuing to stir or gently whisk, until warmed up again.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and let cool, stirring occasionaly. When cooled to room temperature, place in a freezer container and freeze for at least 2 hrs before serving.