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 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.
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 is when 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.
Jump to:
🥘 Ingredients
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.
Sprinkles- You can add some fun and colorful sprinkles.
Maraschino cherry- Top it off all with a nice maraschino cherry.
For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.
🍽 Equipment Needed
BeeyondCereal is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.
🔪 Instructions
Check out how to Make Ice Cream Nachos with these simple step-by-step 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!
🧾 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!
🍴 Recipe Tips
This fun dessert would be great served at a kid 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!
More great frozen treat recipes to check out soon
- Homemade Shamrock Shake
- Peach Iced Tea Popsicles
- Toasted Marshmallow Mason Jar Ice Cream
- Milkshakes Without Ice Cream
📖 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
Recipe Tips
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
Topping Suggestions
- 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!
Leave a Reply