Truffles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 egg yolk
3 Tbsp. whipping cream
3 Tbsp. creme de cassis liqueur
1 oz. white chocolate (for decoration)
red paste food coloring (optional)

Preparation

In medium saucepan, melt 2 cups chocolate chips over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from heat and allow chocolate to cool to room temperature.
Beat in egg yolk, cream and liqueur until smooth.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
Form heaping teaspoonfuls of mixture into 1-inch balls.
Place on cookie sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.