I scream you scream, and we all scream for ice cream nachos! The frugal fun way of turning your broken cones into a new dessert that the kids (and you) will love!
How many times do you open a box of ice cream cones only to find that they've been crushed? Well, now your dreams don't have to be crushed along with it.
With this super simple and fun ice cream nachos recipe, you can turn those broken cones into a dessert that will have you licking the plate clean.
These aren't like the Buffalo Wild Wing Dessert Nachos, where they're served with cinnamon sugar chips (although you could totally do that with these Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips).
These nachos are more like a deconstructed ice cream sundae, so they're loaded with your favorite ice cream sauces and toppings.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- It's great for broken cones. We like to use pizzelle cookies or broken ice cream cones, depending on which we have on hand. During the summer, it's broken cones, and in winter, we buy pizzelle cookies from Aldi. Yum.
- You can customize it. Make your ice cream sundae however you want! Want chocolate ice cream? Vanilla? Both? Go for it! And don't forget all of the best sundae toppings while you're at it.
- It's unique and fun. Everyone's had a bowl of ice cream or an ice cream cone, but imagine the look of surprise on the kid's faces when they see plated ice cream nachos! My kids still get excited whenever they see them, haha.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Broken ice cream cones- You can use broken ice cream cones or pizzelle cookies for the "chips" in these nachos.
Ice cream- Use your favorite ice cream in this recipe.
Chocolate syrup- This is a great topping for those of us who enjoy chocolate.
Whipped cream- Whipped cream on an ice cream Sunday is always welcomed.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🧾 Substitutions
Ice cream cones. Don't have broken ice cream cones handy? Pizzelle cookies work wonderfully as a substitute because they look and taste so similar to waffle cones. In fact, my kids couldn't even tell the difference!
Other ideas include using broken cookies like Oreos, gingersnaps, or nilla wafers!
📖 Variations
You can modify this recipe to make it however you want. By choosing dairy free or gluten free products it can easily be made more allergen-friendly.
Use any of your favorite ice cream toppings like caramel sauce, fruit syrups, or fresh sliced fruits like banana and strawberries. There's no wrong way to enjoy ice cream!
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Take your broken ice cream cone pieces and place them in an even layer on a plate.
Step 2: Top with a scoop or two of your favorite ice cream.
Step 3: Drizzle in chocolate syrup.
Step 4: Add a dollop of whipped cream in the middle.
Step 5: Garnish with a sprinkling of your favorite Jimmie sprinkles.
Step 6: Add a cherry on top for the final touch.
Serve and enjoy!
🍴 Recipe Tips
This fun dessert would be great served at a kid's party or sleepover. Imagine the fun that could be!
I do not recommend making this in advance because you want the cookies to be crisp and the ice cream cold and not soggy so make sure it's all prepared and enjoyed in the same sitting.
Mix and match toppings, cones, ice creams, and toppings. It's all going to be good!
💭 FAQs
Popular toppings for ice cream nachos include hot fudge sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream, crushed nuts, maraschino cherries, sprinkles, and chocolate chips.
Creative variations include using churro chips, Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips, waffle cone pieces, or even mini donuts as the base for your ice cream nachos.
Ice cream nachos pair well with a variety of ice cream flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, and caramel. The choice is based on personal preference.
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📖 Recipe
Ice Cream Nachos
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Broken Ice Cream Cones ($0.62)
- 2 scoops Ice Cream ($0.58)
- 3 Tablespoons Chocolate Syrup (0.10)
- ¼ cup Whipped Cream ($0.16)
- 1 Tablespoon Sprinkles ($0.21)
- 1 Maraschino Cherry ($0.02)
Instructions
- Take your broken ice cream cone pieces and place them in an even layer on a plate.
- Top with a scoop or two of your favorite ice cream.
- Drizzle in chocolate syrup.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream in the middle.
- Garnish with a sprinkling of your favorite jimmie sprinkles.
- Add a cherry on top for the final touch.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ice cream cones. Don't have broken ice cream cones handy? Pizzelle cookies work wonderfully as a substitute because they look and taste so similar to waffle cones. In fact, my kids couldn't even tell the difference!
- Other ideas include using broken cookies like Oreos, gingersnaps, or nilla wafers!
- Use any of your favorite ice cream toppings like caramel sauce, fruit syrups, or fresh sliced fruits like banana and strawberries. There's no wrong way to enjoy ice cream!
- Mix and match toppings, cones, ice creams, and toppings, it's all going to be good!
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