If you are looking for a fun dessert to try, consider these ice cream cups which include ice cream cones filled with a creamy chocolate mixture. The ice cream cones are arranged on top of flat round cookies helping them sit level similar to regular dessert glasses or bowls. The filling is a blend of melted chocolate, cream cheese, and powdered sugar which is creamy and almost mousse-like.
To make the ice cream cups, ice cream cones are attached to a cookie base using melted chocolate. They also have portions of pretzel cookies attached for handles. Then, these cones are filled with a cream cheese and chocolate filling, which is velvety and chocolaty, and slightly tangy from the cream cheese.
What are Ice Cream Cup?
Ice cream cups are desserts that appear to be like ice cream cones but they don’t include ice cream at all. Instead, the waffle ice cream cone is filled with a creamy chocolate and cream cheese mousse for a fun decadent dessert.
Pro Tips
- When cutting the ends of the cones and cutting the pretzel cookies, use a very sharp knife.
- You can melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave at 20 second intervals until it is smooth.
- Use handheld beaters to mix the cream cheese with the melted chocolate so that it beats into a very creamy mixture.
- Feel free to use whatever chocolate you prefer such as milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the Cream Cheese Be Softened?
Yes, to make it easier to blend the cream cheese, it is best to bring it up to room temperature before making your filling. This will ensure that it becomes a velvety and creamy consistency.
Can I Use Spreadable Cream Cheese?
It is best to use brick-style cream cheese as the filling will likely be too soft if you use the spreadable version.
What Kind of Chocolate Should Be Used for Ice Cream Cups?
A sweeter chocolate like milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate will pair beautifully with the cream cheese but you could use dark chocolate as well.
How to Store Ice Cream Cups
If you have leftover ice cream cups, you can place them on a plate and cover them with plastic wrap before placing them in the fridge where they should stay fresh for up to 1 day. It is best not to store them for any longer as the waffle cone will start to soften.
Ingredients
How to Make Ice Cream Cups
For the ice cream cups, cut the bottoms off the ice cream cones and cut the pretzel cookies to create handles.
For the ice cream cups, cut the bottoms off the ice cream cones and cut the pretzel cookies to create handles.
Pipe melted chocolate on the round cookie to fasten the cone. Fasten the handles with chocolate as well. Place them in the fridge until set, about 15 minutes.
Pipe melted chocolate on the round cookie to fasten the cone. Fasten the handles with chocolate as well. Place them in the fridge until set, about 15 minutes.
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the chocolate and powdered sugar until combined. Divide it between the cups.
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the chocolate and powdered sugar until combined. Divide it between the cups.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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