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SOUR PATCH KIDS Ice Cream Tacos

Enjoy an extra fun dessert on Taco Tuesday! Colorful candied hard taco shells are filled with vanilla ice cream and sweet candy toppings.

Prep time

20 min

Total time

1 hr 40 min

Servings

Makes 6 servings, 1 taco each.

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    Ingredients
    • 1 pkg. (5 oz.) SOUR PATCH KIDS Candies, divided
    • 6 flat-bottom crunchy taco shells
    • 2 oz. (1/2 of 4-oz. pkg.) bittersweet baking chocolate, melted
    • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
    • 1 drop green food coloring
    • 3 cups vanilla ice cream
    • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
    • 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
    • 1 small lime, cut into 6 wedges
Preparation
  • Reserve 30 candies for later use. Place remaining candies in large freezer-weight resealable plastic bag; freeze 1 hour.
  • Crush frozen candies. Use small spatula or back of spoon to coat edges of taco shells with melted chocolate; sprinkle edges with crushed candies. Let stand 20 min. or until chocolate is firm.
  • Place coconut in small resealable plastic bag. Add food coloring; seal bag. Shake bag to evenly tint coconut.
  • Scoop ice cream into 18 small mounds; place in taco shells. Sprinkle with chili powder; drizzle with hot sauce. Top with coconut and reserved whole candies. Serve with lime wedges.

Recipe Tips

Size WiseThese ice cream tacos are sure to be a hit with kids. They are fun to make and each taco is an easy-to-serve portion.

Food SafetyDo not freeze the assembled ice cream tacos with the whole candies.

How to Crush the Frozen CandiesUse meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet to crush the frozen candies while still in the bag. If crushed candies stick together, lightly tap bag on countertop to separate the candy pieces before using as directed.

306205
Amount per serving Calories 350
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
Saturated Fat 9g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 100mg
Carbohydrate 52g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Total Sugars 34g
Added Sugars 27g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 8% DV
Vitamin C 4% DV
Calcium 8% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 6% DV
Vitamin D 0% DV

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