Taco Day
Thursday, October 4th, 2018 by Al
We love anything that brings people together in a universal cheer. Coffee is most definitely one of those things, but tacos are a close competitor. Every dog has his day, but we think tacos deserve at least two. Thankfully, National Taco Day s coming up, and we can’t wait to celebrate. Since there’s only one day allotted to this joyous food, we have a proposal for you: have your tacos for dinner AND dessert. Is that not genius? You’re welcome.
We all remember being little kids and the thrilling jingle of the ice cream truck. I could hear it from a mile away. My parents would always hope I’d be distracted or out of earshot but nope-not me! The kids from the neighborhood would pile out into the streets, racing joyously toward that merry little bell. As an 80’s baby, I had come into existence a mere two years after the Choco Taco had become a regular on those ice cream trucks. The unique treat fused ice cream, chocolate, nuts, and sugar cone in taco form, yielding a full spectrum of flavors in each bite. The surrounding buzz did not fall on deaf ears.
The inventor of the Choco Taco, Alan Drazen, was inspired by the fastest growing facet of the food industry in the 80’s: Mexican food. He made his debut in the biz while still in college, driving an ice cream truck in Philadelphia. From there, he brought the wonders of the Choco Taco to the world!
What was once an ice cream truck only treat has now been adapted by chefs across the country, copied, and remixed more times than we can count. As DIY enthusiasts, we decided to take matters into our own hands and make our spin on a dessert taco recipe at home!
Whether you’re celebrating Taco Day out on the town or at home, end your day with this tasty dessert taco recipe. You deserve it. Try out our creamy, frozen treat and let us know what you think in the comments below!
Coffee Fudge Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
½ cup cold, dark roast brewed coffee (we used Medium Roast Espresso)
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cold heavy cream
Hot fudge (well, warm fudge)
Instructions
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a large bowl and whisk in the cold coffee (or other flavoring), set aside.
Whip the heavy cream until peaks form. We used a hand mixer on medium-high.
Add whipped cream to the condensed milk mixture and blend by hand or on the low setting until combined.
Blend again on medium until the mixture is just thickened.
Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container (we used a standard size loaf pan) and cover with wax paper.
Freeze overnight or until firm
Dessert Taco Recipe
Ingredients
Frozen or homemade waffles
Fudge
Chopped nuts (we used honey roasted peanuts)
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Let ice cream thaw for about 10 minutes
Scoop the ice cream onto waffles and refreeze for about an hour to set the shape
Using a teaspoon, spoon the warm (not hot!) fudge into the taco shells and transfer to the baking sheet
Transfer the tacos to the freezer for about 1 hour
Enjoy!
We love anything that brings people together in a universal cheer. Coffee is most definitely one of those things, but tacos are a close competitor. Every dog has his day, but we think tacos deserve at least two. Thankfully, National Taco Day s coming up, and we can’t wait to celebrate. Since there’s only one day allotted to this joyous food, we have a proposal for you: have your tacos for dinner AND dessert. Is that not genius? You’re welcome.
We all remember being little kids and the thrilling jingle of the ice cream truck. I could hear it from a mile away. My parents would always hope I’d be distracted or out of earshot but nope-not me! The kids from the neighborhood would pile out into the streets, racing joyously toward that merry little bell. As an 80’s baby, I had come into existence a mere two years after the Choco Taco had become a regular on those ice cream trucks. The unique treat fused ice cream, chocolate, nuts, and sugar cone in taco form, yielding a full spectrum of flavors in each bite. The surrounding buzz did not fall on deaf ears.
The inventor of the Choco Taco, Alan Drazen, was inspired by the fastest growing facet of the food industry in the 80’s: Mexican food. He made his debut in the biz while still in college, driving an ice cream truck in Philadelphia. From there, he brought the wonders of the Choco Taco to the world!
What was once an ice cream truck only treat has now been adapted by chefs across the country, copied, and remixed more times than we can count. As DIY enthusiasts, we decided to take matters into our own hands and make our spin on a dessert taco recipe at home!
Whether you’re celebrating Taco Day out on the town or at home, end your day with this tasty dessert taco recipe. You deserve it. Try out our creamy, frozen treat and let us know what you think in the comments below!
Coffee Fudge Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
½ cup cold, dark roast brewed coffee (we used Medium Roast Espresso)
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cold heavy cream
Hot fudge (well, warm fudge)
Instructions
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a large bowl and whisk in the cold coffee (or other flavoring), set aside.
Whip the heavy cream until peaks form. We used a hand mixer on medium-high.
Add whipped cream to the condensed milk mixture and blend by hand or on the low setting until combined.
Blend again on medium until the mixture is just thickened.
Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container (we used a standard size loaf pan) and cover with wax paper.
Freeze overnight or until firm
Dessert Taco Recipe
Ingredients
Frozen or homemade waffles
Fudge
Chopped nuts (we used honey roasted peanuts)
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Let ice cream thaw for about 10 minutes
Scoop the ice cream onto waffles and refreeze for about an hour to set the shape
Using a teaspoon, spoon the warm (not hot!) fudge into the taco shells and transfer to the baking sheet
Transfer the tacos to the freezer for about 1 hour
Enjoy!
