Ingredients

1 pound bittersweet chocolate 

2 1/2 cups heavy cream 

Preparation

Chop chocolate finely using a serrated knife, and place in a heat-proof bowl.

Bring cream to a boil over medium-high heat; pour directly over chopped chocolate. Let sit 10 minutes; use a rubber spatula to stir the chocolate and cream gently until smooth and combined. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to a week. Warm gently in a heat-proof bowl, or the top of a double boiler, set over a pan of simmering water before using.