This is an amazing and simple recipe. You will absolutely impressyour guests. Got this recipe while Wine Tasting at a http://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com/WP02/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=3745#edit_timestampnery called “Granite Springs”
18 ounces – Semisweet Chocolate Chips (3 cups)
1 Cup – Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup – Petite Syrah (Sirah) Port (any port will work)
2 Tbsp – Butter (cut up)
1 Tsp – Vanilla Extract
In a 2 quart glass measure, combine chocolate chips and heavycream. Heat in the microwave oven on high for about 3 minutes or untilmelted and smooth when stirred. Stir in butter and vanilla. Then addthe Petite Syrah (Sirah) Port.
Cover and refrigerate for a couple hours or until the ganache holds it shape.
Serving suggestions: Roll into little balls and coat with cocopowder or anything else you can think of that goes with chocolate. Itcan also be remelted over brownies / cake / bread pudding or icecream. You can definatly experiment and use your imagination.
(Used by permission from Cathy Craig from the Where’s My Damn Answer website.)