These ice cream tacos offer a whimsical twist on the classic dessert, combining the crispy texture of waffle cone taco shells with the creamy delight of ice cream.
Filled with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream and adorned with an array of toppings such as chopped nuts, pretzels, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles, these ice cream tacos are a fun, customizable treat.
Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or as a special treat on a warm day, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Let’s dive into making these playful and delicious desserts!
Please note: you will need a waffle cone maker (like this one) for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 37 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 ice cream tacos 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate ice cream
- Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, peanuts)
- Crushed pretzels
- Chocolate sauce
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Make Waffle Cone Batter (10 minutes): In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs and then mix in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth.
- Cook Waffle Cones (15 minutes): Preheat a waffle cone maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter onto the hot waffle cone maker, close the lid, and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Quickly remove the waffle and shape it into a taco shell using a form or drape over a rolling pin. Let it cool and harden into shape.
- Prepare Toppings (10 minutes): While the waffle taco shells are cooling, prepare your toppings. Chop nuts, crush pretzels, and ensure your chocolate sauce and sprinkles are ready for assembly.
- Assemble Ice Cream Tacos (10 minutes): Once the taco shells have cooled, fill each with a scoop of your chosen ice cream. Work quickly to prevent the ice cream from melting.
- Add Toppings (5 minutes): Immediately sprinkle your chosen toppings over the ice cream, pressing lightly to ensure they stick. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and add sprinkles for a colorful finish.
- Serve Immediately (2 minutes): Serve the ice cream tacos immediately, or place them in the freezer on a baking sheet to firm up for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
The crispy waffle cone, creamy ice cream, and variety of toppings create a playful dessert that’s customizable to suit any taste.
Perfect for a summer day, a birthday party, or whenever you’re in the mood for something fun and different, these ice cream tacos are sure to bring smiles and satisfaction.
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ice cream taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
