YIELD: ENOUGH TO COVER 1 (9-INCH) CHEESECAKE
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 cup heavy cream
1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof mixing bowl.
2. Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until a skin begins to form on the cream. Remove from the heat.
3. Transfer the heated cream to the medium mixing bowl containing the chocolate. Set aside for 1 minute to allow the chocolate to begin to melt.
4. Whisk the mixture vigorously, until it is smooth and all the chocolate has melted. Use immediately.
