Chocolate Ganache

14 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate*, broken into pieces 3 T. espresso or strong coffee 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup sugar* (confectioner’s, granulated, or light brown) 3/4 cup heavy cream, preferably not ultra-pasteurized* 1 pinch coarse salt or to taste Source: appeared in the Honoluly Star Advertiser, 7/16/14 from the NY Times‘Julia Moskin of […]