Chocolate Cream Filling

• 2 oz (60 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• ¾ cup (6

Place the chocolate in the top pan of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl and place over, but not touching, a pan of boiling water. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a bowl, combine the cream, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, combine half of