DESSERT CUPS: (recipe below)
2 (12 oz.) pkgs. (4 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tbsp. butter

MOUSSE:

1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 eggs, separated
4 tbsp. cherry liqueur
2 c. whipping cream, whipped

In large saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips. Remove from heat. Add 2 eggs and 4 egg yolks; mix well.

Stir in cherry liqueur. Cool. In large bowl, beat remaining 4 egg whites and whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Chill. To serve, peel liners from chilled cups; place on serving plate. Spoon mousse into cups. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherry.

DESSERT CUPS:

Line 18 muffin cups with foil or paper lines. In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chips and butter. Stir until smooth.

Remove from heat. Using teaspoon or small pastry brush, coat bottom and sides of liners with chocolate to about 1/4 inch thickness. Refrigerate until firm.