Twinkies Petits Fours
I created this recipe in honor of my dad, using his favorite treats—Twinkies and chocolate. They are so good, and no one believes me when I tell them what they are.
–Barbara Canfield, Bakersfield, California
Ingredients
- 2 Twinkies
- 4 ounces milk or dark chocolate, chopped
- or
- 1 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- 4 maraschino cherries, halved
Directions
Freeze the Twinkies snack cake for 1 hour, until firm. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
Slice each Twinkies snack cake crosswise into 3⁄4-inch pieces. Place the chocolate in a small, microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power (100%) for 30 seconds. (If you’re using both milk and dark chocolates, melt them in separate bowls.) Stir, then continue to microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring frequently, until smooth.
Dip each piece of Twinkies snack cake into the melted chocolate, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Decorate the tops of some of the petits fours with swirls or drizzles of the chocolate. Place in the freezer for at least 5 minutes, until firm.
Top the undercoated petits fours with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry half. Serve immediately.