Do I have to use a cast-iron skillet?

A cast-iron skillet is highly recommended because it holds a very high, even heat, which is perfect for getting a quick sear. If you don't have one, a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan is the next best choice. A thin, non-stick pan may not get hot enough or may create an uneven crust

My ice cream melted during the searing process. What did I do wrong?

There are two likely culprits. First, your ice cream sandwich core may not have been frozen completely solid—it needs at least 2 hours. Second, you may have left the taco in the hot pan for too long. The searing process should only be about 9 seconds per side. It's a very fast flash-toast!

Can I make the pizzelle ice cream sandwiches ahead of time?

Yes! In fact, it's a great idea. You can assemble the pizzelle ice cream sandwich cores, wrap them tightly, and store them in the freezer for up to a week. This makes the final assembly and searing of your Ice Cream Crunch Tacos even faster.

Ice Cream Crunch Tacos: The #1 Ultimate Homemade Recipe

Ice Cream Crunch Tacos: The Ultimate Choco Taco Recipe

An indulgent dessert taco featuring a core of vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two pizzelle cookies, coated with chopped peanuts and hot fudge. This ice cream sandwich is then wrapped in a flour tortilla spread with dulce de leche and rainbow sprinkles. The entire taco is seared in ghee until golden and then rolled in cinnamon sugar for a warm, crispy, and cold treat.

Author: Evelyn
Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes freezing time)
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 22 minutes
Yield: 4 tacos 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Freezing, Searing
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 pint vanilla ice cream in a paper container, slightly softened
8 pizzelle cookies
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Store-bought hot fudge, for drizzling
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
5 large flour tortillas
Dulce de leche, for spreading
Rainbow sprinkles, for sprinkling
3 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter

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Instructions

Using a serrated knife, slice the carton of ice cream into 4 even round pieces.
Peel off the carton from each slice, then place 1 disc of ice cream on each of 4 pizzelle cookies.
Coat the exposed ice cream with peanuts and drizzle with hot fudge. Top with a second pizzelle and press down gently to create a sandwich.
Wrap each ice cream sandwich in plastic and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat for 5 minutes.
Mix the sugar and cinnamon together well on a plate and set aside.
Lay out 4 tortillas and spread them with a thin layer of dulce de leche, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Add a small amount of rainbow sprinkles over the dulce de leche.
Unwrap the frozen pizzelle ice cream sandwiches and place one in the middle of each tortilla.
Fold the tortilla around the ice cream sandwich to wrap it well. If a tortilla is not large enough to fully close, cut the 5th tortilla into quarters and use a piece to patch the gap, adhering it with dulce de leche.
Coat the hot cast-iron pan with ghee. Place the wraps seam-side down in the pan, pressing with the back of a spatula to sear for about 9 seconds.
Flip the tacos and sear the other side for another 9 seconds.
Immediately move the hot tacos to the plate with the cinnamon sugar and turn to coat completely.
Serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining wraps.

Notes

A cast-iron skillet or griddle is recommended for searing.
If your tortillas are not large enough to fully wrap the ice cream sandwich, a fifth tortilla can be cut and used to patch any gaps.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 700-850
Sugar: 60-75 g
Sodium: 400-500 mg
Fat: 35-45 g
Saturated Fat: 18-25 g
Carbohydrates: 80-100 g
Fiber: 3-5 g
Protein: 10-15 g
Cholesterol: 70-90 mg

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/ice-cream-crunch-tacos/