Easy Stroopwafel Choco Tacos: A Delicious Homemade Dessert

Transform your dessert experience with this ingenious shortcut: using store-bought stroopwafels (the delightful Dutch treat consisting of two thin waffle wafers with a caramel filling) to create the most amazing and convenient Homemade Choco Tacos. This recipe brings together the best of both worlds – the ease of pre-made ingredients and the satisfaction of a homemade treat.

What is a Choco Taco?

The Choco Taco is an iconic frozen dessert, a creation of Alan Drazen back in 1983. It’s a delightful combination of vanilla ice cream swirled with fudge, all nestled inside a waffle cone shell. The entire taco is then dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with peanuts, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that’s hard to resist.

For almost four decades, the Choco Taco was a summertime favorite, readily available from ice cream trucks and supermarket freezers under the Klondike brand. However, the news of Klondike discontinuing their choco tacos sent shockwaves through the dessert-loving community, leaving a taco-shaped void in our hearts and freezers.

This unfortunate event sparked a wave of homemade recreations, and I, too, felt compelled to bring back this nostalgic treat in my own kitchen. But instead of sticking to the traditional, more complicated method, we’re taking the easy route – no waffle irons required! The secret? Stroopwafels. These Dutch waffle cookies are the ideal foundation for our shortcut choco tacos. Their naturally caramel-infused filling and thin, crispy layers provide the perfect texture and flavor contrast, mimicking the original Choco Taco experience.

A brief microwave session transforms the stroopwafels, making them pliable enough to mold into the classic taco shape. From there, it’s a simple process of filling them with your favorite ice cream, dipping them in melted chocolate, and a final freeze to set everything in place.

In just a few minutes, you’ll have a batch of homemade choco tacos that will transport you back to carefree summer days, chasing down the ice cream truck. This easy choco taco recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and reliving those cherished memories.

Why These Shortcut Choco Tacos Are Amazing

• Quick & Easy Shell: Made with stroopwafels, creating a shell in minutes.
• Customizable Filling: Filled with your favorite ice cream flavor.
• Delicious Coating: Dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkled with chopped peanuts.
• Fast Preparation: Ready to enjoy in under an hour.
• Nostalgic Treat: Perfect for reliving childhood memories.
• Simple & Satisfying: Easy to make yet incredibly delicious.

Essential Ingredients You’ll Need

• Stroopwafels: You can typically find Daelman’s Stroopwafels in most major grocery stores or online retailers. When microwaving, keep a close eye on them to ensure they become just pliable enough for molding without overheating and becoming too sticky.
• Ice cream: Choose your favorite flavor to fill these delightful dessert tacos. My kids love classic vanilla ice cream, while my husband and I often prefer strawberry ice cream. Chocolate ice cream would also be a fantastic choice!
• Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or even dark chocolate chips will work wonderfully. The choice is yours, depending on your preferred level of sweetness.
• Chopped peanuts: These add the signature crunch and a delightful salty contrast to the sweet chocolate and creamy ice cream. If you have peanut allergies, consider using other nuts or even crushed pretzels for a similar textural element.

Refer to the recipe card for complete ingredient details and measurements.

Step-by-Step: How to Make Shortcut Choco Tacos

If you can open a package of stroopwafels, you can definitely master this copycat choco tacos recipe! Just follow these straightforward steps:

1. Begin by chopping the peanuts. Set them aside for later use. Having your toppings ready ahead of time will make the assembly process smoother.
2. Microwave a stroopwafel for approximately 15 seconds, or until it is just pliable. The goal is to make it flexible enough to mold without becoming overly soft or sticky. Be cautious to avoid overheating.
3. Using an inverted muffin pan, carefully mold the warmed stroopwafel into a taco shape. The muffin cups will act as supports to hold each side upright while the stroopwafel cools and hardens slightly.

Tip: If you don’t have a muffin tin available, you can use the rims of small bowls or even sturdy glasses to support the stroopwafel taco shells while they cool.

4. Place the newly formed stroopwafel shells into the freezer for about 15 minutes to allow them to firm up completely. This will make them easier to handle when filling them with ice cream.
5. Fill each shell generously with your favorite flavor of ice cream. Once filled, return them to the freezer for another 15 minutes to ensure the ice cream is solid and the taco holds its shape.
6. While the filled tacos are chilling, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler. Once the chocolate is smooth and completely melted, stir in the chopped peanuts until evenly distributed.

7. Dip each ice cream-filled taco into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Then, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and return them to the freezer. Allow the chocolate to set completely until firm, typically about 20-30 minutes.

Tip: If the chocolate begins to harden or thicken while you’re dipping the tacos, simply reheat it in the microwave for a short burst, stirring until it returns to a smooth, fluid consistency. Repeat as necessary to keep the chocolate easily workable.

How to Store Your Homemade Choco Tacos

These homemade choco tacos can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. After dipping and freezing, individually wrap each taco in wax paper or parchment paper and then place them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag. This will prevent them from sticking together and maintain their quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Secret Ingredient Ice Cream Pie

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