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Check out this incredibly easy and rich Chocolate Ganache Recipe with Salted Caramel that you can whip up in the microwave in just minutes! It’s super versatile—use it as a cake filling, frosting, or glaze, or whip it up for a creamy dip or drizzle it over ice cream. The options are limitless!

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Why You’ll Love this Recipe

You’re going to love this Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache recipe because it’s the perfect blend of rich chocolate and buttery caramel, making it an absolute treat for your taste buds! It’s super easy to make and can elevate anything from cakes to ice cream sundaes.

Ingredients

*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.

• Chocolate Chips: The star of the show! Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips work best for a rich flavor. You can also use chocolate bars, chopped into small pieces, if you prefer.
• Heavy Cream: This adds creaminess and helps create that smooth, velvety texture. If you want a lighter version, you can use half-and-half, but it may alter the texture slightly.
• Caramel Ice Cream Topping: This pre-made caramel sauce adds sweetness and a buttery flavor. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can make your own caramel sauce from scratch!
• Salt: Just a pinch enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness. Sea salt or kosher salt works well here. If you want a more pronounced salted flavor, feel free to add a bit more.

How to Make Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache

[Step 1] Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.

[Step 2] Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips.

[Step 3] Place the bowl in the microwave and heat at 50% power for 1 minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir. Continue to microwave the ganache at 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and totally combined with the cream.

[Step 4] Add 1/4 cup of room-temperature caramel ice cream topping to the melted ganache as well as 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the mixture is combined.

How to Make Ganache Frosting

[Step 1] Refrigerate the ganache until it is thicker than pudding.

[Step 2] Place the ganache in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip the ganache with the whisk attachment until it is light and fluffy, then it is ready to go.

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