Makeover Chocolate Truffle Dessert Recipe

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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.

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Makeover Chocolate Truffle Dessert Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
30 25 55

Ingredients

  • 1 box fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
  • 3 cups (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 14 to 16 Pirouette cookies, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

Directions

  • Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Place chocolate chips in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup cream, butter and coffee granules. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until butter is melted; stir until smooth. With food processor running, add cream mixture to chocolate chips in a slow, steady stream. Add vanilla; cover and process until smooth.
  • Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag. Fill with 1/4 cup chocolate mixture; set aside for garnish. Transfer remaining chocolate mixture to a large bowl.
  • Remove sides of springform pan. Spread half of the chocolate mixture over brownie layer, spreading evenly over top and sides. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until soft peaks form; fold into remaining chocolate mixture. Spread over chocolate layer. Gently press cookies into sides of dessert.
  • Pipe reserved chocolate mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 16 servings.

    Editor's Note: The amount of vanilla called for in the recipe is correct.
  • How-To: How to Make Chocolate Truffle Dessert»

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

Tip

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.”

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Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by annabanana2483

This recipe was so good and easy to make. Was big hit at christmas!


Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by darlad2p

Made this for Christmas dinner dessert. It was fantastic & easy to make. After reading reviews I did make a few adjustments to the recipe- I used 2 cups milk chocolate chips & 1 cup semisweet chips & I did not use the coffee granules (my husband does not like a coffee/choc combo). I also kept it all in the springform pan while it chilled. It looked professional. Everyone asked where I bought it.


Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by dschultz01

Taste was bitter and the cookies lost their crunch after refrigeration. Not worth the work to make it.


Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2011 by slosh29

This is just an observation. Sometimes "Makeover" can also refer to a more simplified version, not necessarily healthier. I remember seeing a recipe for this that you had to make the brownies from scratch and took longer.I also dont see "healthy" listed anywhere in the description or see it in a "healthy" section so it was probably intended to refer to ease of preparation.


Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by puckerpish

I have the original recipe( but it was called death by chocolate) that I found in a magazine years ago, it took a long time to make, thanks for making it sooo easy! This is the perfect recipe for chocoholics! Very decadent and rich!!!


Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2011 by LauraLap

My daughter made this twice in one weekend. It was appealing to the eye and delicious. People were impressed


Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by heartforcooking

This recipe was delicious! I unfortunately forgot to buy the brownie mix so had to make that from scratch but either way, it was well worth it. I posted pictures of my dessert on my blog: heartforcooking.blogspot.com


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 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.

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