Choco Taco Recipe
A playful and indulgent dessert inspired by the classic taco, featuring crispy baked waffle shells filled with creamy vanilla ice cream, drizzled with magic shell chocolate sauce, and topped with crunchy crushed peanuts and sprinkles. Perfect for a fun treat or party delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus freezing time
- Yield: 8 Choco Tacos 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Waffle Taco Shells
- 8 frozen waffles, thawed
Filling
- 1.5 litre tub vanilla ice cream (or any flavor desired)
Toppings
- 205 grams magic shell chocolate sauce
- 1 cup crushed peanuts (or nuts of your choice)
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Additional nuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack one level above the middle to ensure proper heat circulation for shaping the waffles.
- Shape Waffle Shells: Flatten each thawed waffle gently on a cutting board using a rolling pin. Carefully drape each waffle over the oven wire rack to form a taco shell shape. Bake for 8-10 minutes until they become crisp and hold the shape.
- Cool Shells: Use tongs to carefully remove the waffle shells from the oven and place them on a work surface lined with parchment paper. Let them cool slightly. To help them stand upright in the freezer, you can place them in a loaf pan.
- Fill with Ice Cream: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each waffle taco shell with vanilla ice cream. Work in batches of four, placing each batch in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up before continuing.
- Add Toppings and Freeze: Once all shells are filled, remove the batch from the freezer and gently press crushed peanuts on top of the ice cream for added crunch. Freeze again for 5 minutes to set toppings. Repeat with the next batch.
- Drizzle Chocolate and Final Freeze: Take the waffles out again and drizzle the magic shell chocolate sauce starting from the center outward. Add any desired toppings such as sprinkles or extra nuts. Quickly finish one batch and return them to the freezer while preparing the next batch to keep them firm.
Notes
- Use loaf pans or similar supports to keep waffle shells upright in the freezer to prevent spilling.
- Work in small batches when filling and topping to keep the ice cream from melting.
- You can customize the ice cream flavor and toppings according to your preference.
- For a sturdier shell, avoid over-flattening the waffles.
- Let the magic shell set quickly by placing the tacos back in the freezer immediately after drizzling.
Keywords: Choco Taco, waffle taco, ice cream dessert, magic shell, frozen treat, fun dessert, party dessert
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