Summer dessert season is in full swing, and DIY dipped ice cream cones are absolutely at the top of my list right now. There is something so satisfying about dunking a freshly scooped cone into a silky chocolate shell and watching it set right before your eyes. If you love building your own fun dessert moments the way I do, you already know I am obsessed with everything in the 22 Best Homemade Ice Cream Desserts roundup, and these cones fit right in with that whole universe. I love pairing these with something fruity on the side, like Blueberry Skillet Cobbler with Ice Cream, for a full-on summer spread that genuinely impresses everyone at the table. And if you want to get extra creative with your toppings and flavors, the Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream would be an incredible scoop to start with inside these dipped cones. Trust me, once you make these, store-bought cones will never feel like enough again.
A few months back we spent a day in the studio dreaming up all sorts of delicious kind of toppings for an ice cream cone! Because what's better than polishing off 2 scoops of ice cream and then getting to eat a delicious waffle cone dipped in chocolate and smothered with more treats? Basically nothing.
These are the perfect project for 4th of July, or a weekend cookout, or any other day you deem appropriate for ice cream - which is basically everyday as long as it's over 70 degrees.
You can use anything you want to crumble up and sprinkle on top of these. I used an assortment of maldon sea salt, sprinkles, kettle corn, peppermint candies and cocoa nibs. Oreos would be another great idea - or those little mini m&m's! I mean, the list could go on for days - which is 100% acceptable because summer is upon us and it's time for some ice cream!
DIY Dipped Ice Cream Cones
Ingredients
- Waffle Cones
- Dark Chocolate
- Milk Chocolate
- White Chocolate
Various crushed toppings for sprinkling:
- maldon salt flakes
- caramel corn
- multi-colored sprinkles
- more sprinkles
- even more sprinkles
- crushed pistachios
- cocoa nibs
- crushed pretzels
- coconut
- crushed oreos
- crushed peppermints
- any little candies your heart desires
Instructions
- Melt the various chocolate according to the package directions. Be sure to melt them in a bowl that allows for easy dipping.
- Pour a little melted chocolate in the bottom of the cone to seal it up
- Turn the cone upside-down, and dip cone in melted white, milk or dark chocolate.
- Once coated with chocolate, sprinkle the portion with chocolate with desired toppings. Carefully lay the cone on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze until set. Use as needed.
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Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking
These are adorable!! I love the creativity, and they're perfect for summer!
So much fun Gaby! Love these!!!
I love a good dipped cone! It makes every ice cream scoop so much better.
These are the cutest things ever, makes me want to have an ice cream party!!
What a great idea! My kids would love this.
Omg, how fun are these?! They're perfect and just in time for summer!!
So much fun Gaby! Love these!!!
Super cute Gaby! I love everything about these beauties!
These look like so much fun!! I don't think I will be waiting for July!!
This sounds amazing. I can hardly wait to try it.