Chocolate & Whiskey Liqueur

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Irish whiskey (or 1 cup vodka for a more neutral flavor)

Directions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup, water and vanilla seeds and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the chocolate and whisk over moderate heat until melted.

3. 3

   Transfer to a blender and let cool for 5 minutes. Add the condensed milk, the half & half, the heavy cream and blend.

4. 4

   Pour the mixture into a bowl and stir in the whiskey or vodka.

5. 5

   Blend the mixture again in batches for 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Refrigerate overnight before serving.

7. 7

   For gift giving, pour the liqueur into simple long-necked glass bottles with a cork or plug.

8. 8

   It will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.