Irish Chocolate Cream Sauce

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: 10 mins
• 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.