Chocolate Bittersweet Frosting

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.

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