Mini Dessert Burgers
* picture from the Nestle website.
Yes, you read correctly. Dessert.
I am a huge fan of Nestle recipes. I don’t think I have ever messed one up, or eaten the end result and expressed dislike. So, it was only fitting that I see when my mouse clicks when I saw three little words… Mini Dessert Burgers. Dessert? Burger? I instantly thought oxymoron. But, not these little guys! How cute are they! And, they’re perfect for BBQ season.
Mini Dessert Burgers
A Nestle recipe
1 box (12 oz.) vanilla wafer cookies*, divided
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1/3 cup milk
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
½ teaspoon water
3 drops green food coloring
Red and yellow decorating gels (for ketchup and mustard)
1 teaspoon melted butter (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Reserve 48 wafers for bun tops and bottoms. Place remaining wafers in large resealable bag. Crush into small pieces using a rolling pin. Combine wafer crumbs (about 1 1/2 cups) with powdered sugar and salt in medium bowl. Microwave morsels and milk in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until smooth. Pour chocolate mixture into wafer mixture; stir until combined. Cool for 10 minutes. Line baking sheet with wax paper. Roll mixture into 24, 1-inch (about 1 tablespoon each) balls. Place each ball on prepared sheet; flatten slightly to form burger patties. Combine coconut, water and green food coloring in small, resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and shake to coat evenly with color.
Assembly: Place 24 wafers, rounded side down on prepared baking sheet. Top each wafer with 1 burger patty. Top each burger patty with 1 teaspoon colored coconut. Squeeze decorating gels on top of coconut. Top with remaining wafers. Brush tops of wafers with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
* A 12-oz. box of vanilla wafers contains about 88 wafers.
TIPS:
• Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Great birthday or slumber party activity.
• Cut apricot fruit rollups into small 1/2-inch squares to create cheese for the mini burgers.
