Ganache - Chocolate Cream Filling Or Frosting

This extremely easy and versatile chocolate filling was not around when I was doing my classic French training in the early 50's. Now I often wonder why not, who introduced it, et Special Equipment Suggested: A moderately heavy stainless saucepan; a large stainless mixing bowl set in a larger bowl of ice cubes and water; a large balloon whip or hand-held el Melting the Chocolate. Break up the chocolate, turn it into the saucepan, add the cream, and stir over moderate heat until the chocolate has melted and the cream is almost at the Chilling.

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