8 squares semisweet baking chocolate -- chopped 1/2 cup water -- divided 2 tablespoons butter 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 cup whipping cream -- whipped
In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160F degrees, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes. Fold in whipped
cream.
