If you love Nutella, hazelnuts, and tacos, you’re in for a treat. These homemade Nutella choco tacos are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and fun to eat. Plus, they look amazing and will impress your friends and family.
What Are Nutella Choco Tacos
Nutella choco tacos are crispy waffle cones shaped like tacos, filled with vanilla ice cream, Nutella, and caramelized hazelnuts, and dipped in chocolate. They are inspired by the classic choco tacos, a frozen novelty treat that was popular in the 90s.
Ingredients
To make Nutella choco tacos, you will need the following ingredients:
– Waffle cone mix (or use store-bought waffle cones and cut them in half)
– Vanilla ice cream
– Nutella
– Hazelnuts
– Sugar
– Water
– Chocolate chips
– Coconut oil
Making the Waffle Cones
1. Prepare the Waffle Cone Mix: Follow the instructions on the package or use a waffle cone maker. If you don’t have a waffle cone maker, you can use a regular waffle iron and cut out circles from the waffles.
2. Shape the Waffle Cones: As soon as the waffles are done, fold them over a taco-shaped mold or a wooden spoon and let them cool and harden.
Caramelizing the Hazelnuts
1. Toast the Hazelnuts: Toast the hazelnuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer them to a kitchen towel and rub them to remove the skins. Chop them coarsely and set aside.
2. Make the Caramel: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, without stirring, until the syrup turns amber, about 15 minutes.
3. Combine with Hazelnuts: Remove from the heat and stir in the hazelnuts. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool completely. Break into small pieces and store in an airtight container.
Preparing the Chocolate Coating
1. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth and glossy.
Assembling the Nutella Choco Tacos
1. Fill the Waffle Cones: Soften the ice cream slightly and scoop it into a piping bag. Pipe the ice cream into the waffle cones, leaving some space at the edges.
2. Add Nutella and Hazelnuts: Drizzle some Nutella over the ice cream and sprinkle some caramelized hazelnuts on top.
3. Seal the Tacos: Fold the waffle cones over the filling and press gently to seal. Freeze the tacos until firm, about 2 hours.
4. Dip in Chocolate: Dip the edges of the tacos in the chocolate coating and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze again until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.
Enjoying Your Nutella Choco Tacos
Your Nutella choco tacos are ready to indulge in! They are crunchy, creamy, full of nuts, and sweet—just the right thing a chocolate and hazelnut lover would like to indulge in. Perfect for any summer day or birthday party, but just right for curling up on a night in, they are. Enjoy your Nutella choco tacos straight away, or for up to one week, store them in the freezer in an airtight container.
These Nutella choco tacos represent a real heaven for chocoholics and hazelnut lovers. Crunchy, creamy, nutty—sweet, they are absolutely perfect for a summery day or to enjoy during a child’s birthday party or for a cozier night. Give them a try, and you’ll never turn to store-bought again.
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