Chocolate Ganache

An axcellent filling for chocolate cakes and tortes. If you like,you can add 1-2 tablespoons of rum,sherry or a flavoured liqueur,depending on the flavour or occasion .

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 16 fluid ounces

Ingredients

• 8  ounces dark chocolate (I use Bournville)
• 1⁄2 liter  double cream

Directions

1. Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a saucepan.Mix in the double cream.
2. Over a very low heat and stirring constantly to prevent the chocolate from scorching,work the mixture until all the chocolate has melted and you have a smooth creamy mixture(stir gently - do not beat).
3. Turn up the heat and keep stirring until boiling point has just been reached.Remove from the heat.
4. cool, stirring once in a while,until the mixture begins to thicken and set.
5. At this stage, the mixture can be stored in a refrigerator until required(1-2 days),.
6. if it's not to be used immediately.
7. Put the mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer.Add your favourite liqueur at.
8. this stage (if using).
9. Mix at high speed using a whisk until the mixture doubles in volume.It will lighten in.
10. colour and become fluffy in appearance after.
11. approximately 5 minutes(don't try it with a handwhisk unless you're Superman).
12. Use immediately before it becomes hard and.
13. unspreadable to fill and decorate the outside of cakes and tortes.