100 Calorie: Quick Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

Ingredients:
1/4 cup(s) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tips & Techniques)
1/2 cup(s) part-skim ricotta
12 chocolate wafer cookies
1 tablespoon(s) 100% fruit jam, such as raspberry or cherry


Directions

1.Combine melted chocolate and ricotta in a small bowl. Spoon a scant 1 tablespoon of the mixture on each chocolate wafer and top with 1/4 teaspoon jam.

Tips & Techniques

To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

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100 Calorie: Peanut Butter and Pretzel Truffles

Ingredients:
1/2 cup(s) crunchy natural peanut butter
1/4 cup(s) finely chopped salted pretzels
1/2 cup(s) milk chocolate chips, melted (see Tips & Techniques)


Directions

1.Combine peanut butter and pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Roll the peanut butter mixture into 20 balls (about 1 teaspoon each). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour. Roll the frozen balls in melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.


Tips & Techniques

To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

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100 Calorie: Baby Tiramisu

Ingredients:
1/2 cup(s) nonfat ricotta cheese (4 ounces)
2 tablespoon(s) confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
12 ladyfingers (about 1 3/4 ounces)
4 tablespoon(s) brewed espresso or strong coffee, divided
2 tablespoon(s) bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)


Directions

1.Combine ricotta, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

2.Place 6 ladyfingers in a 9-by-5-inch (or similar size) loaf pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Spread the ricotta mixture over the ladyfingers. Place another layer of ladyfingers over the ricotta and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.


Tips & Techniques

To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

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100 Calorie: Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas

Ingredient:
4 large ripe bananas, peeled and cut into thirds crosswise
3/4 cup(s) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tips & Techniques)
1/4 cup(s) shredded coconut

Directions

1.Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Insert a Popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana third. Cover each piece of banana with melted chocolate using a rubber spatula and sprinkle with coconut. (Reheat chocolate, as needed, to keep it melted.) Place the bananas on the baking sheet and freeze until frozen, about 2 hours.

Tips & Techniques

To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

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100 Calorie: Chocolate-Covered Brownie Bites

Ingredients:
1 8-inch-square pan chilled brownies, cut into 1-inch squares
1 cup(s) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tips & Techniques)


Directions

1.Dip half of each brownie square in melted chocolate, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. (Reheat chocolate, as needed, to keep it melted.) Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.


Tips & Techniques

To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/chocolate-covered-brownie-bites-recipe

100 Calorie: Thick and Rich Hot Cocoa

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cup(s) nonfat milk
1/2 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup(s) sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch


Directions

1.Combine milk, cocoa, sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until steaming. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until it comes to a boil, then remove from the heat.

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100 Calorie: Chocolate Nut Bark

Ingredients:
2 cup(s) semisweet, bittersweet, or milk chocolate chips, melted (see Tips & Techniques)
1 1/2 cup(s) assorted nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds, and cashews, plus more for garnish


Directions

1.Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. (Take care to avoid wrinkles.) Combine melted chocolate and nuts in a medium bowl. Scrape the mixture onto the foil and spread it into an approximate 12-by-9-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with additional finely chopped nuts, if desired. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.

2.Transfer the bark and foil to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.


Tips & Techniques

To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

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