Ingredients:
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
2 teaspoons dark rum (optional)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Directions:
Combine the water and sugar over medium heat until sugar colors to a deep amber.
Take the sugar off the heat and add cream a little bit at a time. Watch out, the cream may splatter.
Return the mixture to the heat, add butter, and return to a boil.
Take the mixture off the heat again and add the chocolate. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes, so the chocolate can melt. Beat it smooth and whisk in the Rum (if you are using it).
Let the filling set at room temperature and then fold in the pecans.
Servings: 24
Time preparation: 50 min.
Time total: 50 min.