# Frozen Chocolate Tacos These Homemade Choco Tacos are a Delicious Frozen Dessert By M | Published 2014-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-tacos References: [firstwefeast](http://firstwefeast.com/eat/choco-taco-recipe/) & [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/28771-choco-tacos) Choco tacos are an interesting sweet take on the traditional corn taco shell. This deliciously DIY decadent dessert item was inspired by a version made by [Klondike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocopancake) that combines ice cream, swirled fudge and a [waffle cone-shaped taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-taco-shell). To make these DIY choco tacos at home begin by making he waffle cone shell from all-purpose flour, sugar, milk, egg whites, vanilla and almond extract. Pour the batter into a waffle maker and once the waffle is cooked you can cut it out into a circle shape. Freeze the waffle to get the shell-like shape and then fill the waffle taco up with dark chocolate chips, coconut oil, [vanilla ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-ice-cream) and crushed peanuts. You can play around with the toppings to suit your personal tastes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Desserts:** The trend of making homemade desserts allows for creative experimentation and personalization of traditional treats like choco tacos. - **Decadent Frozen Desserts:** The rise of decadent frozen desserts, such as choco tacos, offers a new indulgent experience for dessert lovers. - **Gourmet Ice Cream Innovations:** Innovations in gourmet ice cream, like the combination of ice cream, fudge, and waffle cone in choco tacos, provide opportunities for unique flavor profiles. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new product offerings and flavor combinations inspired by choco tacos and other homemade frozen desserts. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with creating their own versions of waffle cone shells and incorporate them into different dessert items, expanding their menu options. - **Ice Cream Shops:** Ice cream shops can introduce innovative gourmet creations, like choco tacos, to attract customers seeking unique and indulgent frozen desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iced Dessert Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Ice Cream-Filled Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-sin-taco.md) - [Taco-Like Chocolate Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocopancake.md) - [Artisanal Ice Cream Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-x-taco-bell.md) - [Taco-Style Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-oreo-cookie-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Unique Artisanal Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopuff-x-glacierpoint.md) - [Frozen Halloween-Themed Taco Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boo-batter-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Cookie-Based Taco Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-tacos.md) - [Frozen Stuffed Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-shell-tacos.md)