These Mint-Chocolate Truffles offer a delightful balance of refreshing mint and rich chocolate flavor without the heavy guilt. Using lowfat cream cheese, these truffles remain incredibly creamy and smooth while cutting down on saturated fats. The semisweet mint-chocolate morsels provide that classic festive taste, making them perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weekend baking project. They are simple to assemble, requiring no baking, just chilling and rolling. The result is a sophisticated, melt-in-your-mouth treat that satisfies sweet cravings. Serve them elegantly on a platter for guests or keep a batch in the freezer for an instant dessert fix.
Mint-Chocolate Truffles (Lowfat
Description
These Mint-Chocolate Truffles offer a delightful balance of refreshing mint and rich chocolate flavor without the heavy guilt. Using lowfat cream cheese, these truffles remain incredibly creamy and smooth while cutting down on saturated fats. The semisweet mint-chocolate morsels provide that classic festive taste, making them perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weekend baking project. They are simple to assemble, requiring no baking, just chilling and rolling. The result is a sophisticated, melt-in-your-mouth treat that satisfies sweet cravings. Serve them elegantly on a platter for guests or keep a batch in the freezer for an instant dessert fix.Ingredients
Directions
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Place 1/3 cup semisweet mint-chocolate morsels in a medium glass bowl.
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Microwave at high for 1 minute, or until morsels are almost melted, stirring until smooth.
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Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly.
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Add softened lowfat/nonfat cream cheese to the melted chocolate and beat at medium speed with a mixer until smooth.
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Add the sifted powdered sugar to the cheese mixture and beat until well-blended and smooth.
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Press the mixture onto a sheet of heavy-duty plastic wrap to form a 6-inch square.
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Cover with another sheet of plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Remove the top sheet of plastic wrap and cut the chilled mixture into 48 equal squares.
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Roll each square gently between your palms to form a smooth ball.
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Place the rolled truffles on wax paper.
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Roll half of the balls in unsweetened cocoa powder.
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Roll the remaining balls in the reserved sifted powdered sugar.
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Place 2 tablespoons of semisweet mint-chocolate morsels in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.
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Microwave at high for 1 minute, or until softened, then knead the bag until the chocolate is smooth.
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Snip a tiny hole in the corner of the bag and drizzle the chocolate over the truffles rolled in cocoa.
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Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 48
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 109.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.0g10%
- Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.8g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 9.2g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Store truffles in a single layer in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Let frozen truffles stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving to soften.
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
Sift the powdered sugar to ensure a smooth texture and prevent clumps in the truffle mixture.
For a vegan version, substitute the cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
