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!
Recipe: $1.98 | Per Serving: $1.98 | Servings: 1
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 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! 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. Have cones that aren't broken? Make some Ice Cream Cone Brownies and Microwave Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes.
Ice cream- Use your favorite ice cream in this recipe. You can even use homemade ice creams like Peanut Butter Mason Jar Ice Cream, Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream, and Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream.
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
Allergen-Friendly Options: Opt for dairy-free or gluten-free products to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
Variety of Toppings: Experiment with various ice cream toppings such as caramel sauce, fruit syrups, or fresh fruits like bananas and strawberries.
Personalize Your Creation: Get creative and make your sundae uniquely yours by mixing and matching toppings according to your taste preferences.
🔪 Instructions for Ice Cream Nachos
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
- Kid-Friendly Treat: This dessert is ideal for children's parties or sleepovers, offering a fun and interactive way to enjoy ice cream.
- Serve Fresh: It's best to prepare and enjoy this dessert in the same sitting to ensure the cookies remain crisp and the ice cream stays cold, avoiding any sogginess.
- Customize Your Creation: Get creative and mix and match toppings, cones, and ice cream flavors to tailor the dessert to your preferences and create a truly delightful treat.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Popular toppings for ice cream 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, mini donuts, or even waffle cone chips for ice cream nachos as the base.
These 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 ($0.84)
- 3 Tablespoons chocolate syrup ($0.18)
- ¼ cup whipped cream ($0.16)
- 1 Tablespoon sprinkles ($0.16)
- 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
- Substitute broken ice cream cones with Pizzelle cookies for a similar taste and appearance.
- Alternatively, use broken cookies such as Oreos, gingersnaps, or Nilla wafers.
- Experiment with toppings like caramel sauce, fruit syrups, or fresh banana and strawberry slices.
- Mix and match cones, ice cream flavors, and toppings for a personalized treat.
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