Best 20 Chocolate Glaze Using Chocolate Chips Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the rich, velvety goodness of chocolate glaze made using chocolate chips. Whether you're looking to enhance the flavors of your favorite desserts or add a touch of decadence to your culinary creations, this versatile glaze is your go-to companion. With its smooth, glossy finish and intense chocolate flavor, it's sure to transform any dish into an irresistible treat. So, let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the perfect chocolate glaze using chocolate chips.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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This basic chocolate glaze recipe can be used to glaze donuts, dip eclairs in, or drizzle over bundt cake. This glaze comes together in as little as 5 minutes!

Provided by Bettie

Categories     All Recipes

Time 4m

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 oz (168 gr) bittersweet chocolate chips or chocolate chopped into roughly even pieces
6 TBSP (3 oz, 84 gr) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Set the cook time to 2 minutes and start the microwave. Do not step away. Stop the microwave every 15-20 seconds and stir the chocolate with a rubber spatula. At first, the chocolate will still be solidified, but this will help to evenly distribute the heat.
  • As soon as the chocolate is almost completely melted with only a few solid pieces left, remove it from the microwave. This will likely not take the full 2 minutes.
  • Add the butter to the bowl and stir. The heat from the melted chocolate will melt the butter and the solid chocolate pieces to create a smooth glaze. Use immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 calories

EASY CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE GLAZE



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Simple to make with only three ingredients with a variety of uses. Great to use over Bundt cake because it sets up nicely. The extra sauce may be refrigerated and reheated to serve over ice cream or your favorite dessert. I came up with this once when I didn't have any confectioner's sugar to make a glaze for a Bundt cake.

Provided by TUNISIANSWIFE

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not allow it to bubble. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Cool slightly before drizzling over a cake. If you want to make this ahead, it can be cooled and reheated in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 43.1 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

THE BEST CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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I use this glaze on brownies, Bundt® cake, ice cream, or whatever needs a little chocolate. It's rich, decadent, and oh so easy!

Provided by Mary Taylor Dantzler

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water, divided

Steps:

  • Melt cocoa and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 34.8 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

EASY CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Share this kitchen-tested recipe from the Betty Crocker Kitchens with someone you love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 to 2 minutes or until chocolate can be stirred smooth.

SATINY CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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A glossy chocolate glaze to drizzle over a Bundt cake. It's also great on cookies and doughnuts.

Provided by Ginger

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water, combine chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, then add vanilla.
  • Spread warm glaze over top of cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Categories     Sauce     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Party     Gourmet

Yield Makes enough to glaze a 10-cup bundt cake or other tube cake

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup sugar
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped coarse

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan bring water, corn syrup, and sugar to a simmer over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove pan from heat and add chocolate, swirling pan to submerge chocolate in hot syrup. Let chocolate stand in syrup 2 minutes and whisk until smooth.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE OR FROSTING



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This is very quick to prepare and can be used immediately after making as a glaze to drizzle on your cake or dessert. You can let it sit a few minutes and it will thicken up into a delicious and creamy frosting. Or add a little more powdered sugar to thicken it even more. I have no idea of the number of servings because it would depend on what you were using it for. So I just stuck a number in because I had to put something there. But I would probably double it for a two layer cake. But for a glaze over a cake or dessert this would probably be plenty.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons warm water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt your butter.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Stir until well mixed and smooth.
  • Add more water if you want it thinner at this point.
  • If using as icing and you think it's too thick just let it sit for a few minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 25.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.7, Protein 0.4

CHOCOLATE-GLAZED CUPCAKES



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Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes with dairy-free chocolate chips and vanilla coconut milk instead of cream. -Kirstin Turner, Richlands, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, optional
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
White nonpareils, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with foil liners., In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk water, applesauce, oil, vinegar and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. If desired, stir in chocolate chips., Fill prepared muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and cream; cook and stir over low heat 3-5 minutes or until smooth. Remove from heat. Cool at room temperature until glaze is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Dip tops of cupcakes into glaze. If desired, sprinkle with nonpareils.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GLAZED CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES



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Shortly after we married, my husband asked if I would bake up a pan of brownies for him to take to work. I said, "Sure-I have the best recipe." He liked to cook, too, and said hehad the best recipe. To settle the matter, we each baked a batch and let his co-workers decide. My recipe won!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
GLAZE:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to butter mixture. Stir in water and chocolate chips until blended. , Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until brownies pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool on a wire rack., For glaze, in a microwave, melt the chips and butter with milk; stir until smooth. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until mixture reaches a spreading consistency; frost brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HARD CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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A chocolate glaze that sets up hard. Use it on cakes or brownies.

Provided by CCACHEF

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 2

½ cup unsalted butter
10 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Combine chocolate with butter in the top of a double boiler, over simmering water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Makes enough for a standard doughnut recipe.

Provided by Lara Ferroni

Categories     Dessert     No-Cook

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups (150 grams) confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons (27 grams) cocoa powder
2 tablespoons milk or water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together the sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla, a little at a time, to make a smooth, pourable glaze.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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This smooth, satin chocolate ganache recipe will bring a touch of elegance to even the most basic cake. A simple garnish, like fresh fruit, adds the finishing touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth., For a pourable ganache, cool, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 85°-90° and is slightly thickened, about 40 minutes. Pour over cake, allowing some to drape down the sides. Spread ganache with a spatula if necessary to evenly coat, working quickly before it thickens. Let stand until set., For spreadable ganache, chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BUNDT CAKE (OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE GLAZE)



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I was looking for this recipe on here, but could only find the ones with chocolate pudding. So I just made my own up with ingredients I knew that that recipe included. This cake is so moist, but so full of flavor!!! It works for most people, as it is not too rich with a ton of chocolate, but just enough. It is great for last minute company or when you need a dessert quickly. This makes a yellow cake with chocolate chips and then can use optional chocolate glaze.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
8 ounces sour cream
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup warm water
8 ounces mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet is what I use, but could use milk or dark chocolate chips)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip (4 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup (if still too thick, add another 1/2 TBS)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease your bundt pan.
  • For the cake, mix all ingredients (except chocolate chips) together.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips, pour into bundt pan.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes. (oven temperatures vary, check at 45 mins.).
  • Allow cake to cool completly.
  • For optional glaze, put butter, chips and light corn syrup in microwave safe container (I use 1 cup glass measuring cup) and cook on high for 20 second . Stir and if all chips and butter are melted, glaze is smooth, then drizzle over cake, if not, microwave 10 seconds longer and stir. Allow glaze to cool and harden before covering cake with plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6075.8, Fat 347.4, SaturatedFat 124, Cholesterol 924.5, Sodium 5519.2, Carbohydrate 731, Fiber 24.2, Sugar 505.6, Protein 66.2

SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Ice cream. Pound cake. Strawberries. Is there anything that wouldn't taste yummier with a drizzle of this easy-to-make chocolate glaze?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 3/4 cup or 6 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate, water and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 30 sec.
  • Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Add sugar and vanilla; stir until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 1 g

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE GLAZE



Simple Chocolate Glaze image

Make and share this Simple Chocolate Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup semisweet chocolate or 1 cup white chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until chocolate melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Use to glaze cakes, cupcakes, icecream or any other dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 38.1, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.2

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



Chocolate Glaze image

Make and share this Chocolate Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by foodiequeen

Categories     Dessert

Time 3m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup water
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate, butter and water in bowl.
  • Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring once a minute until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1904.4, Fat 160.2, SaturatedFat 98.6, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 837.2, Carbohydrate 145.2, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 123.9, Protein 10.5

CHOCOLATE GLAZED CHOCOLATE CAKE



Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Cake image

Thank goodness it isn't a dream! Chocolate in four forms, including Betty Crocker® cake mix, makes this dessert extra chocolaty-and extra delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup chocolate milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1 package (4-serving size) chocolate fudge instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease and lightly flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, chocolate milk, butter, eggs, sour cream and dry pudding mix with spoon until well blended (batter will be very thick). Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 56 to 64 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes in pan. Turn pan upside down onto cooling rack or heatproof serving plate; remove pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Drizzle over cake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

SHINY CHOCOLATE GLAZE



Shiny Chocolate Glaze image

I know you will fall in love with this shiny chocolate glaze.

Provided by KITTYCATGRL

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler. Add corn syrup and set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. use immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 26.2 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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This is my absolute favorite cake, which I request every year for my birthday. It comes from a lovingly-used, almost-falling-apart Betty Crocker cookbook that my mother owns. It is very rich and somewhat dense with bits of chocolate chips throughout, creamy butterscotch filling and decadent chocolate glaze. It is best served with a large glass of milk or scoop of vanilla ice cream. It can be made as a layer cake or bundt cake (omitting the filling) with or without the glaze. (Note: Preparation time does not include time required for cooling cake or filling.)

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups chocolate chips, roughly chopped (or miniature chocolate chips)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all cake ingredients except chocolate chips and walnuts. Blend well with a handheld mixer, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Fold chocolate chips and walnuts (optional) into batter.
  • Divide batter in half and pour evenly into two greased and floured round layer cake pans. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for at least one hour before turning out.
  • Carefully turn first cake out of pan onto cake plate with flat side on plate and round side facing up. With a knife, carefully trim the rounded edge to make a flat surface for the filling.
  • For filling, stir together brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and water in a medium saucepan. Over medium heat, cook (stirring constantly) until mixture begins to thicken (to a pudding-like consistency) and boil. Boil and stir for one minute. Remove from heat. Cool for at least 10 minutes. Spread filling over top of bottom layer of cake.
  • Carefully turn second cake out of pan. Place flat side of cake atop bottom layer of cake (covered with filling) with round side facing up. Do not trim rounded top surface of cake.
  • For glaze, heat chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Cool slightly. Spread over top layer of cake, allowing some of the glaze to drip down the sides of the cake.
  • For bundt cake without filling, follow cake and glaze instructions. Baking time for cake may vary due to its being one layer instead of two. Turn cake out of bundt pan with flat side facing down and top with glaze as directed above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 416.9, Carbohydrate 86.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 58.6, Protein 6.7

FUDGY CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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This rich, fudgy frosting is every chocolate lover's dream. Use it when making our Glazed Chocolate Cake or Chocolate Cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 ounces coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Let cool until thick yet pourable, 2 to 3 minutes.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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When you have a chocolate glaze recipe that's as versatile and simple as this one is, it's easy to rely on it time and again. It's so quick to prepare that you can wait until the last minute to mix it up. Or you can make it ahead and reheat it to a pourable consistency when you need it. This makes a hefty amount, so if you don't use all of it, just store the leftovers in a sealed container and refrigerate until needed.

Provided by Ken Haedrich

Categories     Dessert     Chocolate     Sauce     Condiment/Spread     Milk/Cream     Coffee

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon powdered instant espresso or coffee
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Bring the cream to a near boil in a small saucepan. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla or espresso powder. Immediately add the chocolate chips. Tilt the pan this way and that so the hot cream runs over them. Set the pan aside for 5 minutes, then stir the mixture briefly to start smoothing it out.
  • Let the mixture rest for another 2 to 3 minutes, then whisk briefly, until smooth. The glaze will be a little runny at first, perfect for drizzling on pound cakes and Bundt-type cakes. If you want slightly thicker coverage, such as on a cheesecake or sheet cake, you can let the glaze cool slightly before spreading it. If the sauce cools and starts to thicken and you need to rewarm it to thin it out, heat it very gently in a saucepan. You can also reheat it in a microwavable container, but proceed carefully so you don't burn the chocolate-microwave for no more than 15 seconds at a time, stirring between each round.

Tips for Making Chocolate Glaze Using Chocolate Chips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips: The quality of the chocolate chips you use will directly impact the taste of the glaze. Look for chips made with high-cocoa content (at least 70%) and avoid chips that contain artificial flavors or preservatives.
  • Use heavy cream: Heavy cream helps to create a smooth and rich glaze. You can also use milk or water, but the glaze will be thinner and less flavorful.
  • Heat the ingredients slowly: Overheating the ingredients can cause the chocolate to seize and become grainy. Heat the ingredients over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Add flavorings: You can add a variety of flavorings to your chocolate glaze, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract. You can also add spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • Chill the glaze before using: Chilling the glaze will help it to set and thicken. This will make it easier to drizzle or spread the glaze over your dessert.

Conclusion:

Chocolate glaze made with chocolate chips is a versatile and delicious topping for a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect chocolate glaze that will impress your friends and family.

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