Mocha Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 (4-ounce) semisweet chocolate bar, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Heat cream in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often, until reduced by half (about 6 minutes). Remove from heat.
2. Add chocolate and coffee granules; whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Gradually add liqueur, whisking until smooth. Stir in corn syrup and vanilla, and cook over low heat, stirring often, 5 minutes.