CHOCOLATE GANACHE

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Heavenly! This recipe was given to me by my sister, one of the owners of the Carpe Diem restaurant in Charlotte, N.C., famous for it's ganache(she makes the desserts). Taste it and you will see why!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 ganache

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped fine
4 tablespoons melted butter
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together the pecans, melted butter, and sugar.
  • Press into 9" tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Bake at 325* for 12 minutes until light brown, cool.
  • Heat cream to boil.
  • Add chocolate and yolk and mix until smooth.
  • Pour into cool shell and refrigerate until set.
  • Enjoy!

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