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Death By Chocolate Taco

By Laura RegePublished: Aug 18, 2020
preview for These Death By Chocolate Tacos Take Like Childhood
Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Cal/Serv:
810
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We can hear the ice cream truck music in our heads with each bite of these super decadent dessert tacos made with Ortega® Yellow Corn Taco Shells. There’s a bit of freezer work involved here, but don’t be intimidated. The recipe is incredibly simple and the end result is totally worth the wait.

Made this? Let us know how it went in the comments below!

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups

    semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1/4 cup

    refined coconut oil

  • 6

    Ortega® Yellow Corn Taco Shells

  • 2 pt.

    chocolate chocolate chip ice cream

  • 3/4 cup

    hot fudge, chilled

  • 1/2 cup

     chopped cocktail peanuts

  • 1/2 cup

    sweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted

  • 2 Tbsp.

    rainbow sprinkles

Directions

    1. Step 1Line two small rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
    2. Step 2In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil. Microwave until just melted, about 1 minute on high. Stir to combine.
    3. Step 3Holding one taco shell from the inside over the bowl of chocolate, use a spoon to spread the outside with melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Repeat with remaining shells and melted chocolate.
    4. Step 4Arrange on prepared baking sheets and freeze until chocolate is hardened and chilled, at least 10 minutes.
    5. Step 5Using a serrated knife, slice the ice cream crosswise into thin rounds. Cut each round crosswise into strips. Keep ice cream frozen when not using.
    6. Step 6Working with one coated taco shell at a time, remove the shell from the freezer. Fill halfway with ice cream. Spread fudge over top. Return to sheet tray in freezer. Repeat with remaining coated taco shells, ice cream, and fudge. Freeze 1 hour until fudge is hardened. Freeze filled taco shells until frozen and firm, at least 2 hours.
    7. Step 7In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining 1 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and remaining 3 tablespoons of the coconut oil. Microwave until just melted, about 1 minute on high. Stir to combine.
    8. Step 8Working with one filled taco at a time, spoon the chocolate sauce over the top of the ice cream, completely covering the ice cream. Sprinkle with either half the peanuts(¼ cup), half the coconut flakes (¼ cup), or half the sprinkles (1 tablespoon). Arrange finished tacos standing up on the parchment lined baking sheet (use small bowls or measuring cups to hold tacos up). Repeat with remaining tacos, chocolate sauce, and toppings.
    9. Step 9Freeze filled taco shells until frozen and firm, at least 1 hour.
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