Every chocolate lover should know how to make ganache! It's easy and has essentially two ingredients. You can use it for truffles, cakes, cookies, cake decorating -- the possibilities are endless! Makes about 2 cups.
Add the finely chopped chocolate to a mixing bowl and set it aside.
Pour the cream and vanilla into a small saucepan and scald it. Tiny bubbles will appear on the edges of the pan, and it should be very hot, but not boiling.
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for about 4 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to stir until it's smooth and creamy.