Chocolate Ganache

Another staple recipe gained during pastry day.

Chocolate Ganache
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups heavy cream
2 tsp. vanilla

Bring cream to boil in saucepan. As soon as it boils rapidly, remove it from heat and pour over chocolate chips. Let stand for 1-2 minutes, and then whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla until well blended. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool at room temperature or refrigerator.