Sunday, June 21, 2009

Father's Day Dessertizer: Meatballs with cheese sauce


Meatballs with cheese sauce.

I remember watching an episode of Dinner:Impossible and the mission was to make a dinner for magicians in Las Vegas. Robert Irvine had to create dishes that tasted one thing, but looked completely like a different dish.

Here's what I did with the scrap cake pieces, leftover filling and icing. Meatballs and cheese sauce aka German Chocolate Cake Balls with Butterscotch Icing. It looks like it, doesn't it? The coconuts can be the onions.

Dessert or appetizer? It's a Dessertizer. I don't know. You decide.

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You can view my recipe for the German Chocolate Cake and Butterscotch Icing here.

To make the cake balls:
Crumble the cake into itty-bitty pieces shortly after baking. Make sure that both the cake and filling a cool enough to hand.

Mix in the coconut-pecan filling. Mold into balls. Size is your choice.

Chill in the fridge for at least an hour to let them firm up, then drizzle the icing over like a sauce.

Chill in the fridge for at least an half an hour before serving to let the icing set.

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Trick you husbands, dads, father-in-laws or guests at a party with this.

"Hey dad, try some meatballs and cheese sauce" Takes bite. "Whoa...it's cake!!"

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADS!!!
Here's some "meatballs with cheese sauce" for you eating enjoyment.

35 comments:

  1. KennyTJune 21, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    I really thought they were meat balls, Jenn ^^.

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  2. CucinistaJune 21, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    Ha! I would have been very surprised if I'd eaten one of these.

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  3. DeniseJune 21, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    Too funny, I was hoping for a new meatball recipe for my kids..I love it...

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  4. ParitaJune 21, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    OMG cheese sauce looks delicious Jenn!!!

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  5. Tangled NoodleJune 21, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    You had me going! These totally looked like meatballs in cheese. Love these trompe l'oeil treats. 'Dessertizer' - that's great!

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  6. Christo GonzalesJune 21, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    you had me going there for a minute- what a unique idea!

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  7. Heather S-GJune 21, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Ha! I love it...they totally look like meatballs! I'll have to try these :D

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  8. theUngourmetJune 21, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    How funny! I love this idea!

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  9. Mary BergfeldJune 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    What a wonderful idea! You'll also get to see who really reads your posts from start to finish :-).

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  10. pigpigscornerJune 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Very creative! I thought they were meatballs!

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  11. Sippity SupJune 21, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    My dad loves GC Cake. It was always his BDay cake when I was a kid. So thanks for making me remember that on Fathers Day! I'll send him the link...and I stumbled it because I know lots of people will find it tooo cute! GREG

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  12. PoojaJune 21, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Wow awesome! Thought they were meat balls in cheese! Great idea!

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  13. JennJune 21, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Kenny: The mind tricks the eye.

    Cucinista: I'm sure you would have

    Denise: you can trick your kids into thinking these are meatballs.

    Parita, doggy, ungourmet: Thanks!

    Tangled noodle: The single to two bite treats.

    Girlichef: go for it!

    Mary: True

    pigpigscorner: LOL.

    Greg: Thanks. Your dad would definitely love this. =)

    Pooja: Thanks.

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  14. AnonymousJune 21, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    holy cow. this is really creative, and LOVE the smothering with "cheese sauce". What a whimsical dish, perfect for kids and adults alike!

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  15. DebbieJune 21, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Your picture fooled me!!! If I didn't read what you wrote I would never have known....clever girl!!!

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  16. Dana FallentineJune 21, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    I love meatballs! I will have to try this delicious looking recipe!

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  17. zerrinJune 21, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Jenn this is a great way to trick someone. I thought they were meatballs and started to crave for some until I read the post.

    And I love your word creation in "dessertizer".

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  18. DewiJune 21, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Gosh, I thought it was meat ball for real, and was curious about the sauce, lol! very clever Jenn!

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  19. JennJune 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    burpandslurp: I couldn't agree more.

    debbie: Thanks.

    Dana: Trick the kids into thinking they're eating something else.

    Zerrin: you can still crave meatball, but have cake instead. A good replacement.

    Elra: Thanks.

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  20. Creative Classroom CoreJune 21, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    hehhhehhee! So cute! Love the presentation!

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  21. BobJune 21, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Ha! That's awesome. :)

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  22. PhyllisJune 22, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Haha - I knew it! Only because I've made cupcake balls before - still plan to blog about them one day. Love the fake-out meatball presentation!

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  23. Jen @ MyKitchenAddiction.comJune 22, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Very cute. I honestly thought I was looking at meatballs until I read the post. I will have to try to trick my hubby with this one.

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  24. tavoliniJune 22, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    LOL! Very creative, Jenn :) I dig it!

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  25. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    what a neat creation! Very cute!

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  26. DianaJune 22, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    My eyes are so confused! I'm sure once I tasted one, I'd be all smiles though! :)

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  27. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    I love this...how creative! I was really shocked when I read that it was cake.

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  28. CoriJune 22, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    That is awesome! I was totally going to post how when my husband and I go to Ikea he always makes me stop in for the Swedish meatballs... not my favorite. But this recipe would be one I'd stop in for.

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  29. JennJune 22, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    finsmom, bob: Thanks. ;-)

    Phyllis: You guess right. I remember making these for the first time last Christmas and people loved them.

    Jen: You hubby will love this.

    TavoLini, 5 Star: Thanks.

    Diana: the taste will put everything into perspective. hehe...

    nutmegnanny: Thanks.

    Cori: I love the meatball at ikea. hehe... but this would be a great substitute for them.

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  30. lisaiscookingJune 22, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    That's very tricky! Nicely done. The coconut worked perfectly.

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  31. teresaJune 22, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    You really had me convinced that these really were meatballs! Fun idea, these look good!

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  32. ReeniJune 22, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    These are so cool! You would of given Chef Irvine a run for his money!

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  33. JennJune 22, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Lisaiscooking, Teresa, Reeni: Thanks

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  34. www.las-palmas-3d.comNovember 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    The chap is definitely just, and there is no doubt.

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  35. siteJuly 18, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    For my part every person may read this.

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