Step 1

Weigh out chocolate and chop into small pieces if needed. Place into the bowl of a stand mixer.

Step 2

Heat cream in a saucepan until it just starts to steam.

Step 3

Pour cream over chocolate and make sure it's completely covered. Let stand 5 minutes.

Step 4

Attach paddle attachment to stand mixer and mix at low speed until cream and chocolate are combined.

Step 5

Let mixture cool at room temperature until it's a peanut butter consistency. Do not place in the fridge.

Step 6

Add 1 tsp vanilla, a pinch of salt. Attach the whisk attachment to the mixer.

Step 7

Mix on medium until all the ingredients are incorporated, then turn the mixer up to high for 2-3 minutes, until ganache is light and fluffy.