Crispy Churro Waffle Cone Sundaes Recipe Easy Dulce de Leche Swirl Treats
A quick and easy dessert featuring toasted cinnamon-sugar coated waffle cones filled with vanilla ice cream and swirled with luscious dulce de leche, offering a perfect crunchy and creamy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Waffle cones (store-bought, sturdy)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
- Vanilla ice cream
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts (toasted pecans or almonds), mini chocolate chips, flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. Using a pastry brush, coat each waffle cone inside and out with melted butter.
- Immediately roll or sprinkle the cones generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating all sides evenly.
- Place the coated waffle cones on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden but not burnt.
- Remove from the oven and let the cones cool completely on a wire rack.
- Scoop 2-3 generous portions (about ½ cup or 125 ml total) of vanilla ice cream into each cone.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of dulce de leche over the ice cream, creating pretty swirls.
- If desired, sprinkle with chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of hot, crispy cones and cold, creamy ice cream with caramel swirl.
Notes
Brush cones with melted butter before coating with cinnamon sugar to ensure the coating sticks and creates authentic churro crunch. Toast cones carefully to avoid burning the sugar. Use room temperature ice cream for easier swirling of dulce de leche. Toasted cones are best eaten the same day for maximum crispness. For vegan or gluten-free versions, use dairy-free ice cream, coconut oil instead of butter, and gluten-free cones.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro waffle cone
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 27.5
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 16.5
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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