Name: Fruit Filled Waffle Cones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 6 waffle cones; Red melting candies; Blue Melting Candies; 3 cups of strawberries (sliced); 3 cups of blueberries; ¼ cup of sugar; 2 cups heavy cream (cold); ½ cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons cheesecake pudding mix (dry); ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract; 6 maraschino cherries; Red (White and Blue sprinkles)

Who doesn’t love a sweet, colorful, and fruity treat? If you’re looking for a fun and festive dessert that’s perfect for summer parties, picnics, or just a delightful treat at home, look no further! These Fruit Filled Waffle Cones are a hit with kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re super easy to make!

Ingredients:

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 6

6 waffle cones
Red melting candies
Blue Melting Candies
3 cups of strawberries, sliced
3 cups of blueberries
¼ cup of sugar
2 cups heavy cream, cold
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cheesecake pudding mix, dry
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
6 maraschino cherries
Red, White and Blue sprinkles

Instructions:

Rinse and pat your berries dry, then slice your strawberries. Add sliced strawberries and blueberries to a bowl and toss with sugar. Refrigerate these while preparing your waffle cones.
In separate bowls, microwave the red and blue candy melts according to the package instructions. Once the candy melts are ready, dip the rims of each of the waffle cones in red and blue chocolate about 1 inches down from the top. (You only need a thin layer of chocolate, you don’t need an excess, just enough for the sprinkles to stick to).
Add sprinkles immediately to the melted chocolate so it doesn’t have time to harden on the cone before adding decorating. Set these upright in a glass or ice cream cone holder and place in the refrigerator to harden.
Now make the stabilized cheesecake whipped cream.
Add the cold whipped cream to a clean bowl and beat on high for about 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
Then add powdered sugar, pudding mix and vanilla extract to the bowl and continue beating until fully combined, fluffy and stiff. (add this whipped cream to a piping bag and cut the tip off or use a large 1A Wilton piping tip)
Now assemble your waffle cones.
Pipe about an inch layer of whipped cream into the bottom of each cone.
Then, remove the berries from the refrigerator. Using a slotted spoon, scoop about ¼ cup of berries into each cone, filling to the top and making sure to drain them well to avoid excess liquid.
Now add a dollop of whipped cream on top and a cherry. (again, make sure to drain and pat the cherries dry because they tend to have a lot of excess liquid)
Serve these right away or keep in the refrigerator standing upright until ready to eat.

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

These waffle cones are best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store them, place them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator. They can stay fresh for up to 24 hours. I do not recommend freezing these.

Helpful Tips & Substitutions

Can This Be Made Ahead of Time?

You can prepare the different components ahead of time. Decorate the waffle cones and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Prepare the whipped cream and store it in the refrigerator. The berries can also be prepped and sugared, then stored in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, simply assemble the cones as directed.

Substitutions & Variations

Different Berries: Not a fan of strawberries or blueberries? Swap them out for raspberries, blackberries, or even diced peaches.
Chocolate Coating: If you’re not into candy melts, use regular chocolate chips or white chocolate for a different flavor profile.
Pudding Mix: If you can’t find cheesecake pudding mix, vanilla pudding mix works just as well and still adds that delicious creamy texture.
Nutty Crunch: Sprinkle some crushed nuts over the whipped cream for an extra crunch.

Helpful Cooking Notes

Keep It Cold: Make sure your heavy cream is very cold before whipping it. This helps it to whip up faster and hold its shape better.
Avoid Soggy Cones: Ensure your berries are well-drained before adding them to the cones to avoid sogginess.
Chill Time: Allowing the decorated cones to chill in the refrigerator helps the chocolate to set quickly, making them easier to handle during assembly.
Serving Stand: If you don’t have an ice cream cone holder, try using a muffin tin to hold the cones upright while they set and are stored.

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Fruit Filled Waffle Cones

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 474 kcal

Fruit Filled Waffle Cones are a fun and festive treat. Packed with fresh berries and cheesecake whipped cream, perfect for all occasions!

INGREDIENTS

6 waffle cones
Red melting candies
Blue Melting Candies
3 cups of strawberries, sliced
3 cups of blueberries
¼ cup of sugar
2 cups heavy cream, cold
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cheesecake pudding mix, dry
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
6 maraschino cherries
Red, White and Blue sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse and pat your berries dry, then slice your strawberries. Add sliced strawberries and blueberries to a bowl and toss with sugar. Refrigerate these while preparing your waffle cones.
In separate bowls, microwave the red and blue candy melts according to the package instructions. Once the candy melts are ready, dip the rims of each of the waffle cones in red and blue chocolate about 1 inches down from the top. (You only need a thin layer of chocolate, you don’t need an excess, just enough for the sprinkles to stick to).
Add sprinkles immediately to the melted chocolate so it doesn’t have time to harden on the cone before adding decorating. Set these upright in a glass or ice cream cone holder and place in the refrigerator to harden.
Now make the stabilized cheesecake whipped cream.
Add the cold whipped cream to a clean bowl and beat on high for about 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
Then add powdered sugar, pudding mix and vanilla extract to the bowl and continue beating until fully combined, fluffy and stiff. (add this whipped cream to a piping bag and cut the tip off or use a large 1A Wilton piping tip)
Now assemble your waffle cones.
Pipe about an inch layer of whipped cream into the bottom of each cone.
Then, remove the berries from the refrigerator. Using a slotted spoon, scoop about ¼ cup of berries into each cone, filling to the top and making sure to drain them well to avoid excess liquid.
Now add a dollop of whipped cream on top and a cherry. (again, make sure to drain and pat the cherries dry because they tend to have a lot of excess liquid)
Serve these right away or keep in the refrigerator standing upright until ready to eat.

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