Ganache can be used as a glaze, icing, sauce, or filling.
Ingredients
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12ounceschocolate (chopped into small pieces)
1cupheavy cream
3 tbsp flavored liqueur (optional)
Instructions
Place chocolate pieces into a large bowl. The higher quality chocolate, the better.
Heat heavy cream on medium high until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately pour cream over chocolate and stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
If you plan to add any liqueurs, add it at this time.
Allow the ganache to completely cool and set up. I put my ganache in the refrigerator to help it set up faster.