1 1/2 ts Best-quality chocolate ice
          -cream
 2 1/2 c  Miniature chocolate chips;
          -divided
   3/4 c  Heavy cream; chilled,
          -divided
 Put ice cream in large bowl. Let soften enough to form into 4 large
 balls, using a large ice-cream scoop. Place ice-cream balls on waxed
 paper in a pie tin and immediately place in freezer. Freeze until
 very hard. Remove ice-cream balls. Place 2 cups miniature chocolate
 chips on flat surface. Working quickly, roll ice-cream balls in chips
 to cover completely. Refreeze until ready to serve. In small heavy
 saucepan, put remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons heavy
 cream, and 3 tablespoons water. Simmer over low heat; stir well until
 chocolate melts into a thick, smooth sauce. Keep sauce warm. You will
 have 1/2 cup. Whip remaining heavy cream until thick. Divide whipped
 cream evenly on 4 dessert plates. Place ice-cream ball in center of
 whipped cream. Drizzle with warm chocolate sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
                 
                 Yields       
                4 servings                
