Italian Ganache for Cupcakes, etc.

Ganache:


• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (recommended: Nestle morsels)

• 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract



Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl. Combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until small bubbles appear on the outside edge of the cream. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate chips. Using a fork, gently stir until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.