Splenda Mocha Truffles Recipes

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Put 12 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon butter and a pinch of salt to a simmer in a saucepan; pour over the chocolate. Let sit until melted, then stir until smooth. Add 1/4 cup espresso and 1 teaspoon vanilla stir until smooth and shiny. Pour into a shallow baking dish and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. Roll tablespoonfuls of the chocolate into about 20 balls, then roll in shredded coconut, cocoa powder or crushed peppermint candies. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

SPLENDA MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl, dissolve instant coffee in water.
• Add cream cheese and blend until light& creamy.
• Add SPLENDA sweetener and blend well.
• In a separate small container, melt chocolate squares in microwave for 2 minutes on medium power or in a double boiler.
• Add to cream cheese mixture and blend well.
• Chill about 1 hour or until firm enough to shape.
• Shape into small drops about 1 inch.
• Place on sheet of wax paper and freeze.
• Prior to removing Truffles from freezer, mix cocoa and 1 Tbsp of instant coffee together, crushing the coffee granules to make a fine powder.
• When ready, remove Truffles& let sit about 5 minutes before coating.
• Hint: This coating is done easier by placing coffee into a ziploc plastic bag and using a rolling pin to crush before adding cocoa.
• Then place Truffles into bag and gently shake to coat.
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE SPLENDA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place chocolate in a large bowl.
• Bring cream, Splenda, butter, raisins and orange zest to a boil in a med pan.
• Slowly pour over chocolate and stir until smooth.
• Let cool in fridge for 2-3 hours.
• Shape mixture into small balls and dredge in cocoa.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Heat and stir cream, butter, and coffee in a saucepan on medium until granules have dissolved.
• Add semi-sweet chocolate and heat on lowest heat, stirring often, until almost melted.
• Remove from heat and stir until smooth.
• Transfer to bowl; cover and chill for 2 hours until firm enough to roll into balls.
• Roll into 1/2" balls and place on waxed paper lined baking sheet; chill for 1 hour until firm.
• Heat white chocolate and dip balls until completely coated.
• Place balls back on waxed paper lined baking sheet.
• Dust with cocoa before chocolate sets, if desired.
• Chill for 1 hour.
• Enjoy!

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Melt 24 ounces chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Mix cream cheese, coffee granules, and water into melted chocolate until smooth. Chill chocolate mixture until firm enough to shape, about 30 minutes.
• Shape chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Chill truffles until firm, at least 1 to 2 hours.
• Melt 6 ounces chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes.
• Dip truffles in the melted chocolate mixture and return to the waxed paper. Set aside until firm, at least 30 minutes.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Beat in cream cheese. Dissolve coffee in water; add to cream cheese and beat until smooth. , Chill until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, 1-2 hours. , In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. If desired, melt white coating and drizzle over truffles.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil with coffee. Cover, andlet steep 20 minutes. Strain mixturethrough a fine strainer into a clean bowl.Discard solids. Measure 1 cup liquid and bring it, the butter, and corn syrup to a full boil overmedium heat. Turn off heat. Add 1 poundchocolate; gently swirl pan to coverchocolate with cream, but do not stir. Let stand, undisturbed, 5 minutes.
• Slowly whisk until combined. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; refrigerate,stirring every 15 minutes.
• After 45 minutes, mixture will thickenquickly, so stir every 3 to 5 minutes untilthick enough to scoop, 10 to 20 minutesmore. Using two spoons or a small ice-cream scoop, form into 1-inch balls; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Chill until firm, but not hard, about 10minutes. Remove from refrigerator; rollin palms to form a ball, and press gentlywith fingers to create irregular shapes.Chill until ready to dip, up to 1 week.Place remaining 12 ounces chocolate ina heatproof bowl over a pan of simmeringwater; stir occasionally until chocolatemelts. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
• Place cocoa in a small bowl. Removecenters from refrigerator. Using onehand, dip one center into melted chocolate, then roll around in your hand tocoat evenly, letting excess drip back intopan. Place truffle in cocoa. With yourclean hand, cover truffle with cocoa. Letsit in bowl 20 seconds.
• Lift out, and set on a parchment-linedbaking sheet. Repeat with remainingtruffles. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate 5 minutes to set. You can storetruffles in airtight containers up to 1week at a cool room temperature.