Description
Chocolate Caramel Waffle Cones are a delightful dessert combining crispy homemade waffle cones filled with a rich caramel filling and topped with chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for waffle cones)
- 1 cup white granulated sugar (for waffle cones)
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk (for waffle cones)
- 2 large eggs (for waffle cones)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for waffle cones)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (for waffle cones)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for waffle cones)
- 8 oz chocolate melts (for garnish)
- 1 cup finely diced nuts (such as pistachios, almonds, pecans – optional, for garnish)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temp (for filling)
- 13 oz dulce de leche (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add granulated sugar and milk, stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Once cooled, whisk in eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
- Preheat waffle cone maker. Pour 1 ½ tablespoons of batter onto hot plates and cook until golden.
- Using a spatula, remove the waffle and roll it into a cone shape while still hot. Hold for 20 seconds to set the shape.
- For decoration, melt chocolate melts in the microwave and dip the ends of the cones, then set them on parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until light and fluffy (5-7 minutes). Add dulce de leche, vanilla, and salt, mix well.
- Finally, add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Transfer to a pastry bag with a star tip.
- Fill each cone from the bottom up with the caramel filling. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate to store for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use heat-resistant gloves when rolling the warm waffle cones.
- If the filling is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before rebeating.
- For best freshness, consume within 3 days for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cone
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg