Description
Sweet Mexican chocolate meets crispy taco shells in this delightful “Chocolate Tacos” dessert. Creamy chocolate ganache and fresh berries create a playful fusion that delights you with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Shells:
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) milk (as needed to thin batter)
Filling & Toppings:
Customizable Additions:
- Ice cream or whipped cream
- Melted chocolate (for drizzling or dipping edges)
- Crushed nuts (peanuts or almonds)
- Sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed cookies
- Caramel sauce
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Sliced bananas (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a light, airy chocolate batter by combining dry ingredients like flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Introduce egg whites, melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, smooth texture. Adjust with milk to create a fluid consistency similar to thin pancake batter.
- Activate a nonstick skillet over gentle medium-low heat. Delicately pour a thin layer of batter, spreading it into a precise circular shape. Monitor the cooking process, allowing the delicate round to develop golden edges and slightly lift from the pan surface. Carefully flip the delicate disk, cooking the reverse side until perfectly set.
- While the chocolate disc remains warm and pliable, gracefully drape it over a rolling pin or curved surface to form an elegant taco shell. Allow each shell to cool and solidify, creating a crisp, delicate structure. Repeat the process with remaining batter, crafting multiple shells with precision.
- Once the chocolate shells have completely cooled and transformed into crisp vessels, generously fill them with velvety ice cream or cloud-like whipped cream. Enhance the creation by drizzling rich melted chocolate across the surface and sprinkling with complementary garnishes like chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, or crushed candy.
- For optimal enjoyment, serve these decadent chocolate taco treats immediately. Alternatively, place them in the freezer for a brief 15-minute interval to achieve a firmer texture and intensify the dessert’s structural integrity.
Notes
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter that creates perfectly thin and crispy chocolate taco shells.
- Use a nonstick skillet with low, even heat to prevent burning and achieve a delicate, consistent shell texture.
- Work quickly when shaping shells while they’re warm, as they become brittle and challenging to mold once cooled.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like mousse, flavored whipped cream, or dairy-free ice cream to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Prepare shells in advance and store in an airtight container to save time and maintain crispness before assembling dessert.
- Control batter thickness by adjusting milk quantity – less milk creates crispier shells, while more milk results in softer, more flexible shells.
- Try adding espresso powder or cinnamon to the batter for enhanced chocolate flavor and depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg