White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Truffles

These luscious treats are made of melted white chocolate, butter, egg yolks and whipping cream. It's chilled, formed into balls and rolled in macadamias.

Ingredients:

• 9 oz white chocolate, cut up
• 6 oz butter at room temperature
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 oz heavy whipping cream
• Ground, toasted macadamia nuts (to taste)

Directions:

Melt chocolate and butter over a pot of simmering water. Heat cream to a simmer; gradually beat into egg yolks. Return to saucepan and stir until slightly thickened. Add cream mixture to the melted chocolate, mixing well. Refrigerate until firm. With a small ice cream scoop, scoop out truffles and place on waxed paper. Roll in nuts; cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Number of Servings: about 25