Mocha Truffles

My family recently threw my sister an engagement party, which clearly means one thing... chocolate. But a satisfying chocolate dessert doesn't have to set you back in your goals for a healthy lifestyle. This is a simple and quick recipe for mocha truffles, which can be coated in anything your heart desires. My recipe is a twist on the Weight Watcher's version, so you know it's not bad!

This recipe makes about 25 truffles which can be rolled in an assortment of coatings. For my truffles, I chose unsweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped macadamia nuts, and plain old cocoa for the traditionalists. Each one tasted absolutely amazing with this mocha truffle recipe. The taste of coffee is extremely subtle, but you can always leave it out for a plain chocolate truffle. The toppings make the possibilities endless! You can roll your truffles in anything from crushed pecans to chile powder with ground coffee for a bit of a bittersweet kick.

This dessert is extremely easy to make. First, microwave the chocolate chips and fat free margarine in a microwave safe dish, stirring every 15 seconds. Once all of the chocolate chips are melted, transfer to a bowl. Quickly stir in the fat free half and half and instant coffee powder. Cover and freeze for one hour, or refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Take this time to prepare your toppings. Once the truffle mix is hardened, start rolling it into individual balls and coat them in the toppings of your choosing.  And voila! How easy was that? Now comes the hard part... which one will you try first?

Recipe:

8 oz Semisweet Chocolate Chips

3 Tbsp Fat Free Margarine

1/3 cup Non-Dairy Creamer or Fat Free Half and Half

1 Packet of Instant Coffee (I used Folgers)

Toppings of your choice