Chocolate Ganache
16
Person
30
Minutes
0
Calories
This is a rich, dark chocolate topping or decoration that has lots of uses. It can be whipped as filling or icing, or just poured over whatever cake you like.
Ingredients
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1 tsp. dark rum(optional)
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1 cup heavy cream
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9 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Method
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01Place the chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small sauce pan ocer medium heat.
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02Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully beacause if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot.
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03When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Stir in the rum if desired.
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04Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over a cake. Start at the center of the cake and work outward.
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05For a fluffy frosting or chocolate filling, allow it to cool until thick, then whip with a whisk until light and fluffy.
