posted by Becky 10-06-100 3:41 PM
Semisweet Chocolate Ganache
Source: Death by Chocolate by Marcel Desaulniers
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
12 oz semisweet chocolate, broken into 1/2 oz pieces
Heat the heavy cream, butter and sugar in a 2 1/2 quart saucepan over medium high heat. When hot, stir to dissolve the sugar. Bring mixture to a boil.
Place the chocolate in a stainless steel bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Makes 2 cups.