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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped, or 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter, thickly sliced

Method

  • In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart pan over high heat, bring cream and corn syrup to a boil, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Put chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate. Let stand about 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter and stir until melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Let frosting cool, stirring occasionally, until thick and spreadable, 2 to 3 hours at room temperature, about 1 1/2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon.