Chocolate Punch

by kdipaolo 6/13/01 1:29:26 pm

4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups hot water
2 quarts milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 quart vanilla ice cream
1 quart club soda
1/2 pint heavy cream, whipped
Ground cinnamon

In a large saucepan combine the chocolate and sugar with the hot water. Bring to a boil, stirring for 2 minutes. Add milk, and continue heating. When hot, beat in vanilla extract with a rotary egg beater or whisk. Remove from heat. Chill, then pour into a punch bowl over ice cream.

For sparkle, add club soda. Top with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon.