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The original version of this unbelievably over-the-top truffle dessert tastes like it took all day to make! But after our makeover, it can be made with just 30 minutes of hands-on work, so you can focus on other things during this busy season.
Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 490 calories, 34 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 175 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Makeover Chocolate Truffle Dessert in Simple & Delicious November/December 2007, p58
Use Chocolate as Chips“After Easter, I put leftover solid or hollow chocolate bunnies or eggs in a plastic bag and pound them into small pieces,” relates Geraldine B. of Kersey, Pennsylvania. “I use them in place of chocolate chips in recipes.”
“After Easter, I put leftover solid or hollow chocolate bunnies or eggs in a plastic bag and pound them into small pieces,” relates Geraldine B. of Kersey, Pennsylvania. “I use them in place of chocolate chips in recipes.”
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Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2011 by csburrell
I made this for a church function where it was being auctioned off to highest bidder. Someone pd $50 and took it to a family event. Everyone loved it. Get two cans of pirouettes, one was not enough.
Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by sdeb
The "makeover" is supposed to be a lighter version than the original. This is higher in calories & fat than the original. That's why it's always wise to look around for recipes & not stop at one because it says "makeover". To those looking for a healthy version...it's not a dessert that you can make healthy but there are lighter versions out there.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by Wheezy37
It was a hit at the office. I melted the chocolate chips instead of using the food processor, and I had left over of the garnish mixture. The cookies around the edge had a different texture after chilling over night.Great dessert, everyone loved it. It is very rich and the 16 servings recommended as portion size is just right.
It was a hit at the office. I melted the chocolate chips instead of using the food processor, and I had left over of the garnish mixture. The cookies around the edge had a different texture after chilling over night.
Great dessert, everyone loved it. It is very rich and the 16 servings recommended as portion size is just right.
Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2009 by laurelg1
The truffle layer of this recipe was actually easier than I expected. The directions may seem complicated, but it is not.The dessert turned out wonderfully. I used a ghirardelli brownie base and the same brand chocolate chips - however I used dark chocolate. The coffee was a chocolate blend. It was as pretty as the picture and went over well.It is definitely an "adult" recipe. If you are serving to a younger crowd, I recommend leaving out the coffee granules. Make one!
The truffle layer of this recipe was actually easier than I expected. The directions may seem complicated, but it is not.
The dessert turned out wonderfully. I used a ghirardelli brownie base and the same brand chocolate chips - however I used dark chocolate. The coffee was a chocolate blend. It was as pretty as the picture and went over well.
It is definitely an "adult" recipe. If you are serving to a younger crowd, I recommend leaving out the coffee granules. Make one!
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by chin-chilla
I made this as an Easter dessert for the holiday this weekend. My husband's family raved about it although it is a splurge dessert. A little time consuming on the first go-round but not difficult to make. I would recommend using 1/4 of the chocolate mixture for the base and then folding 3/4 the chocolate with the whip topping so there's more mousse. I also used another cup of heavy wipping cream with some sugar and vanilla and put that on top so it wasn't so chocolatey. To cut down on calories I think next time I'll get low fat whipped topping and use that instead of making homemade with the heavy cream. This one is going into the recipe box with a star...it's a dessert to make when you want you dish to look fancy!
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2009 by DayzeeBlu
Sounds yummy! Can't wait to try it!
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by pamglat
I agree. THis is probably great for a splurge dessert, but a lower fat/calorie version could still be delicious!
Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2009 by 150113
I bet there is a way to do a low fat pudding mixture on the top of the brownie, instead of the heavy whipping cream and chocoalte. Kraft.com has many ideas for using chocolate pudding (I bet adding some cream chesse, or frozen whipped low fat topping would work good).
Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2009 by melajudy
Can you work on a makeover that might cut the fat a little? The time isn't as much of a factor for us as cutting down the unhealthy nutrition.
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