Chocolate Ganache

By daiseyduck

Rich, dark chocolate topping or decoration that has lots of used. It can be whipped as filling or icing, or just poured over whatever cake you like.

Ingredients

• 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Place the chocolate into a medium bowl. heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot. When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate and whisk until light and fluffy.