Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips 
• 3/4 cup half and half cream 
• 1 to 2 tablespoons brandy, your favorite liqueur or 2 teaspoons prepared coffee 
• 60 large fresh strawberries, rinsed, with stems left intact 

In the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt chocolate; add cream, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and blend in brandy, liqueur, or coffee. Hold each berry by the stem, swirl in chocolate to partially cover; place onto wax paper lined cookie sheet. 
Place into refrigerator until chocolate is set; transfer fruit onto a serving platter to serve.