Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache - 2 Ways (Barefoot Contessa)

By zircon50

Whipped ganache may be used as a frosting for cakes or cupcakes.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces good bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Preparation

Step 1

To make the ganache, place the chocolate, heavy cream and instant coffee granules in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Melt the chocolate until it's just melted and stir it until it's smooth.

FOR WHIPPED GANACHE: Allow the ganache to cool completely and then put it in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and mix on high speed until it is a very light.