1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 lb semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 Tbs amaretto or other liqueur


Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat.
Stir in chocolate until it is melted and mixture is smooth.
Stir in liqueur.
Makes 1-1/4 cups.
* Timesaver Tip: Recipe can be prepared up to 4 days ahead and stored, covered, in refrigerator. Gently reheat in a saucepan or in a microwave oven.
Microwave Version
Pour cream into a glass bowl or 2-cup measure. Microwave on 100% power until tiny bubbles break the surface (1 to 2 minutes).
Stir in chocolate until it is melted and mixture is smooth. If chocolate does not melt completely, microwave on 100% power until it is completely melted (20 to 30 seconds longer).
Stir in liqueur.