Chocolate Truffles - semi-sweet chocolate

Method

• In a heavy 2-quart saucepan combine semi-sweet chocolate, butter or margarine and 3 tablespoons whipping cream.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly; until chocolate is melted.
• This should take about 10 minutes.
• Remove saucepan from heat. Gradually stir about half of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolk.
• Return egg mixture to saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
• This should take about 2 minutes.
• Remove saucepan from heat.
• Stir in desired liquor or 3 tablespoons whipping cream.
• Transfer chocolate mixture to a small mixer bowl.
• Chill about 1 hour or until mixture is completely cool and smooth, stirring occasionally.
• Beat the cooled chocolate mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed until slightly fluffy.
• This should take about 2 minutes.
• Chill about 15 minutes or until mixture holds its shape.
• Drop mixture from a level teaspoon onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
• Chill about 30 minutes more or until firm.
• Melt dipping chocolate.
• Dip candy into the melted chocolate.
• Let stand until dry.
• Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place.
• Makes about 48 pieces.