Chop the chocolate into fine pieces and place in a medium metal or glass bowl.
Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the top of the chocolate in the bowl. Allow It to sit for 4 minutes before mixing.
After the 4 minutes have passed, whisk together the cream and chocolate until a rich chocolate ganache forms.
Use right away or allow it to cool to desired consistency.
Notes
Increase the chocolate to 16 ounces for a thicker consistency if using it to make truffles or a tart.
Do not use light cream or half & half.
Shelf Life:
Room Temperature: 2 days
Refrigerator: 4 weeks
Nutritional information is per cup of ganache, this recipe yields around 2 cups total.