Chocolate Ganache

12 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1 C heavy cream

Place chocolate in bowl.
Heat cream over medium.
Once cream starts to bubble, pour over chocolate.

Let sit 5 mins.
Whisk until smooth.

Let cool until solid but soft.

Can cool in the refrigerator 10 min intervals with whisking between.

Ganache can be used as is or whipped.

If whipping, whisk on high speed 4 mins or until doubled in volume.

(Also, if whipping, it is possible to add up to 1 C extra cold cream).

Ganache will be lighter in color but will darken as it sets.

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White Chocolate Ganache

24 - 32 oz white chocolate, chopped
1 C heavy cream

Place chocolate in bowl.

Microwave for 1 min on .5 power, just to soften.

Chocolate doesn't need to melt, but if it's still room temp, repeat.
Heat cream over medium.
Once cream starts to bubble, pour over chocolate.

Let sit 5 mins.
Whisk until smooth.

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