Chocolate Ganache with Sour Cherries Filling

Ingredients:

300 g semi-sweet chocolate
300 ml whipping cream
250 g red sour pitted cherries in syrup, drained

The standard ratio for chocolate ganache is 1:1 (1 part semi-sweet chocolate, 1 part cream). However, I find that with the type of chocolate that I am using it’s better if I add less chocolate since the mixture becomes too thick if I whip it.

Directions:

Heat the whipping cream in a bowl over a pot of boiling water. Add the chocolate and stir until completely mixed and glossy.

If the chocolate is not melted, place the bowl back on the stovetop on medium-low heat. Stir continuously for 4-5 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Whip the chilled chocolate mixture until light and fluffy. If it’s too thick you can mix in a few tablespoons of whipped cream. Add red sour pitted cherries.