Mint-Chocolate Ganache

If you like mint, you cannot go wrong with this refreshing Mint chocolate ganache. The rich chocolate cake with the smooth mint ganache is perfect for the holiday season as well. Plus, if you want to bake something special, this ganache is enough to make the cake taste store bought. You can use the leftover ganache as a waffle topping. Just heat it up over simmering water then pour.

Makes about 7 cups

Ganache can be kept, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to three days. Before using, warm ganache by setting it over a saucepan of simmering water, then let cool, stirring frequently.

Ingredients:

• Heavy Cream – 4 cups
• Semi Sweet Chocolate – 4.5 cups, best quality, finely chopped
• Light Corn Syrup – ¼ cup
• Salt – ¼ teaspoon
• Pure Peppermint Extract – 1 ½ teaspoons

Directions:

• In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream to a full boil.
• Turn off the heat.
• Add the Chocolate and swirl pan to completely cover with cream. 
• Slowly whisk mixture until smooth.
• Add the Corn Syrup, Salt and Peppermint Extract and stir until combined.
• Transfer to a clean bowl.