Chocolate Scotch Truffles

Directions

1. 1

   1 1/2 lb Good-quality unsweetened -chocolate 2 Egg yolks 1 c Confectioner's sugar 1/2 c Heavy or whipping cream 4 tb (1/2 stick) unsalted bu

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 375F

3. 3

   Place 10 oz

4. 4

   of the chocolate in a heavy saucepan, and melt over low heat

5. 5

   Remove the pan from the heat and set aside

6. 6

   Combine the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the confectioner's sugar in a large bowl, and cream until well blended

7. 7

   Combine the cream, butter, and remaining 1/2 c

8. 8

   sugar in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the butter and sugar are thoroughly melted