Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Truffles, Stiff Piping Work
2:1 ratio - 2 parts chocolate to 1 part cream
Consistency: Ganache cools to a very thick almost fudge like mixture.
Filling and/or Frosting, Thick Glaze
1:1 ratio - 1 part chocolate to 1 part cream
Consistency: Ganache cools to a pudding like texture.
After this frosting is cooled, it can whipped into a fluffy whipped Ganache frosting
Thin Glaze, Dipping Chocolate for Fondue, Lighter Whipped Ganache Frosting, Drinking Chocolate
1:2 ratio - 1 part chocolate to 2 parts cream
Consistency: Ganache will be thin enough to pour as a glaze and is thin enough to drink.
Procedure
Chop chocolate up into small pieces.
Heat heavy cream over medium heat until very hot and simmering.
Place the chocolate in a medium bowl, and pour the hot cream over the chocolate.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Add salt and whisk until smooth