We don’t mean to brag, but we’ve pretty much made the discovery of the century: Waffle cones should be considered absolute pantry staples. Why? Because the desserts you can make with them are frankly amazing. They make the perfect base for a ton of delicious desserts and they’re pliable when you use a super simple trick on them – did you know steam makes them super soft and malleable?! And that’s how you turn waffle cones into tacos, cannolis, and bowls. Wowsers!
1. Waffle Cannolis
You’ll Need:
- 2 waffle cones
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup of espresso
- 14 oz whipped cream
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips, chocolate
Here’s How:
1.1 Steam the waffle cones so they’re pliable and then use a small glass to roll them into the shape of a cylinder.
1.2 Mix the sweetened condensed milk with a cup of espresso, fold in the whipped cream, and add the dark chocolate shavings. Mix until well incorporated and spoon the mixture into a piping bag.
1.3 Pipe the cream mixture into the waffle rolls.
1.4 Melt the chocolate chips, dip one side of the waffle rolls into the melted chocolate, and let it harden.
2. Waffle Bowls
You’ll Need:
- waffle cones
- vanilla ice cream
- fresh berries
- mint leaves
- caramel syrup
Here’s How:
2.1 Soften the waffle cones by steaming them and then place them over the molds of a muffin pan.
2.2 Use a glass to gently press the waffles into the molds to create small bowls. Let the bowls set and then fill them with ice cream and fresh berries. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and caramel syrup for a true treat.
3. Waffle Tacos
You’ll Need:
- waffle cones
- 7 oz white chocolate
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 14 oz whipped cream
- ½ vanilla bean
- fresh berries
- chocolate syrup
Here’s How:
3.1 Place a muffin pan upside down on your work surface. Soften the waffle cones by steaming them, clamp them in the gaps of the upside-down molds, and let them set in this position.
3.2 Heat heavy cream in a saucepan and scrape the contents of half a vanilla bean into the pan.
3.3 Add the chopped white chocolate to a bowl and pour the warm vanilla cream through a sieve into the bowl. Let the chocolate melt and then chill a little. Fold in the whipped cream and spoon everything into a piping bag.
3.4 Fill the waffle tacos with the vanilla cream and garnish with fresh berries, chocolate syrup, and fresh mint leaves.
Isn’t it cool how easy it is to transform hard waffle cones into epic desserts? Spice up your dessert life now and recreate one these 3 fun recipes!
Get the recipe for the Strawberry Choco Tacos featured in the bonus video.