Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that harmoniously blends the crispiness of a taco shell with the creamy coolness of ice cream. These Ice Cream Tacos with Chocolate and Peanuts offer a unique and delectable dessert experience that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This recipe incorporates a variety of textures and flavors, from the crunchy taco shell and the smooth, rich ice cream to the decadent chocolate sauce and the nutty crunch of peanuts. It's an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe ensures that even novice cooks can create these delightful treats. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly satisfied.
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ICE CREAM TACOS WITH CHOCOLATE AND PEANUTS
The original Choco Taco may have a cult following, but we think this homemade version has it beat. Taco Tuesday just got a little bit sweeter.
Provided by Erica Clark
Categories Chocolate Dessert Freeze/Chill Kid-Friendly Frozen Dessert Peanut Summer Vegetarian Pescatarian Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 4 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brush insides of waffle bowls with maple syrup. Working one at a time, invert waffle bowl onto a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Heat in microwave 30 seconds; waffle will soften and flatten. Immediately mold waffle into a hard taco shell shape with your hands. Let rest until set, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully fill waffles with ice cream (about 6 Tbsp. per taco); smooth surface with the back of a spoon or offset spatula. Transfer to a plate or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.
- Combine chocolate and oil in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanuts.
- Working one at a time, roll ice cream side of taco into melted chocolate to completely cover ice cream. Return tacos to plate and freeze again until chocolate is set, about 10 minutes.
- Do Ahead
- Tacos can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
CHOCOLATE TACOS
Steps:
- For the shells: Set a large wooden spoon on the counter so that the handle hangs over the edge. Weight the other end of the spoon down with a heavy book or heavy pan; you'll drape the warm shells over the handle to form your tacos.
- Place the egg whites, sugar, milk, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl and whisk together. Stir in the flour and butter until fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Place a medium nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan over low heat. Scoop 1 generous tablespoon of batter into the skillet and spread into a thin even layer with a small offset spatula. Spread the batter quickly to form a nice round that's roughly 5 inches in diameter. Cook until the underside of the disc is browned and set, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Lift the disc off the griddle and quickly and carefully lay it over the handle of the wooden spoon. Guide the shell with your hands to make sure the sides are even. This must be done quickly as the shell will begin to harden almost immediately after leaving the skillet. Hold the taco for a few seconds until it hardens and then leave it there to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- These taco shells are best eaten the day they are made, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For the tacos: Bring a medium saucepan filled with a few inches water to a bare simmer. Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over (not in) the simmering water. Cook until the chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. (Alternately, place the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring between intervals.)
- Dip the edges of a shell in the melted chocolate and sprinkle the chocolate with peanuts. Repeat with the remaining shells and allow to cool.
- Scoop some ice cream into the shells. Drizzle fudge sauce over the ice cream and sprinkle with some more chopped peanuts. Eat straight away, or place filled tacos in the freezer to enjoy later.
ICE CREAM TACOS
Talk about a fun presentation! Karen Oney's cute dessert looks just like a taco-but it's stuffed with chocolate ice cream and topped with cherries and coconut instead of tomatoes and lettuce. "These are as much fun to make as to eat," promises the creative Fort Worth, Texas cook.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle one side of each tortilla with cinnamon. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tortillas, one at a time, cinnamon side up. When tortilla starts to brown, fold into a taco shape; drain on paper towels. , In the same skillet, cook and stir pecans for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. In a small bowl, stir coconut and food coloring until coconut is evenly tinted. Place two small scoops of ice cream in each tortilla shell; top with whipped topping, cherries, pecans and coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ICE CREAM TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, cocoa powder, good-quality chocolate, coconut oil, vanilla ice cream, salted peanut
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Desserts
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the taco shells: in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until combined.
- Add the milk, vanilla, and butter, and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat a small non-stick pan over medium-low heat, then add ⅓ cup (95 g) of batter at a time and tilt the pan to spread the batter evenly like a crepe.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the batter is set, about 6-8 minutes. Flip the taco shell and cook on other side for another 3-4 minutes, until cooked through.
- If desired, remove the taco shell from pan and place on a grated cooling rack while still hot. Place a sheet of parchment over the shell and press into the rack, allowing the grate marks to set into the shell. Rotate the shell 90 degrees and press the cone into the grates again for a waffled look. Or, skip to the next step.
- Place the taco shells between the cups of an inverted muffin tin to form their shape. Let set for about 10 minutes, then freeze for 20 minutes to harden.
- Make the magic shell: combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a medium bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and shiny.
- Remove the taco shells from the freezer and use a spoon to coat the inside of each taco shell with melted magic shell. Return to the freezer for 20 minutes, until the magic shell hardens. Reserve the leftover magic shell.
- Add the ice cream to a piping bag fitted with a round tip or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off.
- Remove the shells from the freezer and pipe in the ice cream, filling the tacos. Smooth out the tops with a knife or rubber spatula. Freeze for 2 hours.
- Microwave the reserved magic shell, if needed, to re-melt. Remove the tacos from the freezer and dip the tops of each taco in the magic shell, then immediately sprinkle with the crushed peanuts.
- Serve immediately or return to the freezer until ready to eat.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 900 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 57 grams
CHOCOLATE-COVERED ICE CREAM TACOS
Steps:
- First, gather six to eight 1-inch-thick hardcover books and wipe the spines and covers clean (you could also cover them in parchment paper). Set them up vertically, spine up, so that they can be your taco shell molds.
- For the taco shells: To make the taco shell batter, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter to a separate bowl and whisk in the milk, vanilla extract and almond extract. Then whisk in the egg whites. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix to form a smooth batter.
- To cook the shells, heat a skillet over medium heat. Grease it with butter and then spoon in 2 1/2 tablespoons of batter. Spread it out gently with the back of a spoon or offset spatula so you have an even circle. Cook until slightly brown on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until slightly brown on the second side, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove it from the skillet and gently fold it over the spine of the book to make a taco shell shape. Let cool on the book. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- For the fillings and toppings: To make the chocolate topping, place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted. Let the chocolate cool slightly before topping the tacos.
- Let the ice cream soften a bit, fill the taco shells, drizzle with as much chocolate as you wish, top with nuts and enjoy! If you're making these in advance, stick them in the freezer, uncovered, for a few minutes until the chocolate hardens, and then wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until you're ready to eat them.
FAVORITE ICE CREAM TACOS
These ice cream-filled "tacos" are fun to make and eat. They're great party treats, and kids have a ball putting them together. Adults enjoy them, too. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 16 tacos.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Using a pencil, draw two 3-in. circles on a sheet of parchment. Place paper, pencil mark side down, on a baking sheet; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, butter and honey until blended. Add flour; mix well (batter will be thick). Spread 1 tablespoon of batter over each circle. , Bake at 350° for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes. Loosen each cookie and curl around a rolling pin to form a taco shell. Cool completely before removing to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter., In a small resealable plastic bag, combine water and food coloring; add coconut. Seal bag and shake to tint. Fill taco shells with ice cream; garnish with whipped topping, coconut and M&M's.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- To make the ice cream tacos easier to fill, warm the tortillas slightly in a microwave or oven before adding the filling.
- For a crispier taco, toast the tortillas in a toaster oven or skillet before filling.
- Be creative with your fillings! You can use any type of ice cream, fruit, or candy that you like.
- If you don't have a taco mold, you can use a small bowl or cup to shape the tortillas.
- To keep the tacos from getting soggy, serve them immediately after filling.
Conclusion:
Ice cream tacos are a fun and easy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or just a quick snack. With a little creativity, you can make ice cream tacos that are both delicious and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give ice cream tacos a try!
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