April Fools' Brussels Sprout Cake Balls
These April Fools' cake balls are so fun to create as an April Fools' Day food prank. Surprise the kids this year with chocolate-covered Brussels sprouts!
Servings: 12
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Ingredients
- 12 Brussels sprouts
- 6 oz melting chocolate wafers
- 2 oz melting white chocolate wafers
- 1 Tbsp sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by washing them, cutting off the stem, and trimming off excess leaves.
- In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15-second intervals. Stir in between intervals until the chocolate is a smooth consistency.
- Using a fork, dip the Brussels sprouts into the chocolate and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, melt the white chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15-second intervals. Stir in between intervals until the chocolate is a smooth consistency.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the balls and and top with sprinkles.
- Place the Brussels sprout cake balls into the fridge to harden before serving.
Notes
- Using a fork helps the excess chocolate to drip from the sprout.
- Be sure to cover each Brussels sprout entirely with chocolate so that none of the green from the sprout is showing.
- Chill the sprouts for 10 minutes before dipping to help the chocolate set faster.
- Pop them onto a cooling rack to help the extra chocolate fall away cleanly.
- When plating your treats, add a dab of melted chocolate to the bottom so they don’t roll away on the tray.
- For an ultra-convincing look, secure each sprout on a cake pop stick before dipping.
- Use darker chocolate for a rich, Oreo-like finish that hides every hint of green.
- Keep a plate of real cake balls nearby to sell the illusion even harder.