You will need a bain marie/double boiler. At home this can be made using a pan with water and another smaller container, preferably metal, that can sit in the one with water.

If using a chocolate block split the chocolate into smaller chunks. You could also use chocolate chips.

For the homemade bain marie place the larger pan directly on the gas or electric stove.

Place milk and butter into a small saucepan (sufuria) over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted completely.

Increase heat to medium-high and allow mixture to cook another couple of minutes until you see tiny bubbles around the edge of the saucepan. DO NOT ALLOW THE IT TO BOIL OTHERWISE IT WILL BURN!!

Pour the hot milk into the bowl of chocolate and allow it to sit for 5 minutes, then stir until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is glossy and smooth.

Once well mixed in, your garage is ready to use in icing cakes or topping even of Ice cream and other sweet treats.

Note:

1. It solidifies at room temperature. To use it, warm it in the bain marie.

2. For good quality ganache use high quality chocolate