Chocolate & Whiskey Liqueur

• 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)

1. In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup, water and vanilla seeds and bring to a boil.
2. Add the chocolate and whisk over moderate heat until melted.
3. Transfer to a blender and let cool for 5 minutes. Add the condensed milk, the half & half, the heavy cream and blend.
4. Pour the mixture into a bowl and stir in the whiskey or vodka.
5. Blend the mixture again in batches for 30 seconds.
6. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
7. For gift giving, pour the liqueur into simple long-necked glass bottles with a cork or plug.
8. It will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

light corn syrup, water, vanilla bean, bittersweet chocolate, condensed milk, heavy cream, irish whiskey

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-whiskey-liqueur-145254 (may not work)