Basic Desserts Recipes - Glossy Chocolate Icing

Ingredients

• 175g plain chocolate

• 50ml single cream

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Method:

1. Break up the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a saucepan with the cream.

2. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.

3. Allow the icing to cool until it is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Use it at this stage for a smooth glossy icing, or allow it to thicken to obtain an icing which can be swirled or patterned with a cake decorating scraper.