Chocolate Ganache

Heavenly! This recipe was given to me by my sister, one of the owners of the Carpe Diem restaurant in Charlotte, N.C., famous for it's ganache(she makes the desserts). Taste it and you will see why!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 ganache

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 12  ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1  egg yolk
• 1 1⁄2 cups pecans, chopped fine
• 4  tablespoons  melted butter
• 3⁄4 cup sugar

Directions

1. Mix together the pecans, melted butter, and sugar.
2. Press into 9" tart pan with removable bottom.
3. Bake at 325* for 12 minutes until light brown, cool.
4. Heat cream to boil.
5. Add chocolate and yolk and mix until smooth.
6. Pour into cool shell and refrigerate until set.
7. Enjoy!