Irish Chocolate Cream Sauce

Submitted by DiLo4602

"This is a lovely recipe from my Irish cookbook. It's a very nice sauce to spoon over tarts, cake, ice cream or any compatible dessert. It calls for Irish Cream Liqueur."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 ounce semisweet chocolate (one square)
• 2 cups whipping cream, heavy
• 2 tablespoons irish cream

directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the cornstarch and water to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for another 2 - 3 minutes or until smooth.
2. Stir in the sugar and chocolate. Cook for another 2 - 3 minutes until the chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth.
3. Whisk in the cream and liqueur.
4. Cook another 2 - 3 minutes or until heated through.
5. Serve hot.