* Exported from MasterCook * Chocolate Ganache Recipe By : Mary Malmros Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Desserts Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2/3 c Heavy cream 1 Vanilla bean 1 tb Mocha java -- coarsely ground Few grains salt 8 oz Bittersweet chocolate -- - good quality 2 ts Cognac 1 oz Milk chocolate -- good quality 2 ts Kahlua 1/2 tb Unsalted butter Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and add it to the cream, together with the salt and ground coffee. Bring to a gentle boil, then continue boiling for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let sit a couple minutes, then strain through a fine sieve into a mixing bowl. Carefully melt the chocolate. I use a double boiler, which is dicey enough. Do not use direct heat. Add the melted chocolate to the hot cream and whisk to blend. Add the liqueurs and blend, then add the butter and blend. If this is to be used for truffles, you need to freeze it overnight. For any other purpose, like a cake filling, I'd still refrigerate it a good bit to let it firm up. Here's one I use for truffles. If you don't like coffee/mocha, omit the beans and substitute Cognac for the Kahlua. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -