oz Unsweetened chocolate
6 tb Butter
2 Eggs
3 tb Heavy cream
1-1/2 c Confectioner's sugar; sifted
3/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/8 ts Ground nutmeg
Melt chocolate in a bowl or saucepan over hot water. Melt in
the butter, blending the two. Meanwhile, in top of double
boiler or over very low heat (140 to 150 ) whisk eggs with
cream until mixture begins to thicken. Beat the
confectioner's sugar,cinnamon,and nutmeg into the egg
mixture. Remove from heat. Blend the melted chocolate into
the egg sugar mixture. Let cool. If desired, add a little
more confectioner's sugar to adjust taste and consistency.
Makes about 1 cup of frosting.
