Brussels Sprouts Fake Pops
Fool your family and friends with our "fake" cake pops!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 12 Brussels sprouts
- 12 lollipop sticks
- 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate or candy melts
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- assorted sprinkles
- colander
Instructions
- Clean and trim Brussels sprouts. Insert a lollipop stick into each sprout.
- In a small microwave-safe cup or bowl, melt chocolate or candy melts and coconut oil in the microwave according to package instructions.
- Dip and gently swirl sprouts in melted chocolate, shake off excess chocolate, decorate with sprinkles, and place in an upside-down colander to allow chocolate to harden.
- Cook’s Note: You can place in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to speed up the process.
Can you use frozen Brussels that have been thawed?
Hi Sheila, I wouldn’t, you’ll have a tough time getting the chocolate to stick. Hope this helps?
Would parcooking or blanch/shocking the Brussels sprouts be okay?
Hi Cocoa Chip, this is meant to be an April Fool’s joke. I’m afraid if there is any moisture the chocolate will not stick, so I would not recommend cooking or blanching them.
I quickly blanched the brussel sprouts before reading the ingredients. Would you suggest dipping them in corn meal or flour before dipping them in chocolate so they will stick better?
Oh no, you don’t want to end up with a sticky mess. I’m thinking you should dry them off REALLY well, then dip them in chocolate. Beware, any moisture will seize the chocolate. Good Luck!