Bailey's Irish Cream Ganache

Bailey's Irish cream ganache is a delicious, rich dessert topping that can be made in minutes.

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Chocolate Ganache is a classic French chocolate sauce that can be used as both a filling and a frosting.

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Warm the Bailey's Irish Cream in a microwave safe bowl or pitcher.

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Add the chocolate chips directly to the heated Bailey's liqueur.

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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap (to keep the alcohol from evaporating) and let sit for 10 minutes.

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Add the heavy cream and stir the mixture gently.

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Depending on what you plan to use your ganache for, you may want it thicker or thinner.

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Use thick ganache for making truffles or cookie and cake fillings.

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You can whip ganache for a luxurious, creamy frosting.

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Add more cream to thin the ganache into a chocolate sauce to drizzle over cakes and brownies.

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Bailey's Irish Cream Ganache