Marian Burros's Ganache

Ingredients

• 10 ounces sweet, dark chocolate, cut into small cubes
• 3 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 vanilla bean

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    1062 calories; 98 grams fat; 60 grams saturated fat; 29 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 51 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 44 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 285 milligrams cholesterol; 87 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 cups

Preparation

1. Place the chocolate in a large bowl and set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream and vanilla bean, and bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat immediately. Discard the vanilla bean and pour the cream over the chocolate, stirring to dissolve the chocolate pieces.
3. Refrigerate the chocolate cream for one hour, or until the mixture is completely chilled, stirring occasionally.
4. Beat the chocolate cream until it holds a peak. Refrigerate again for half an hour, or until ready to use.