Description
Mexican chocolate tacos merge sweet and savory with crisp cinnamon shells filled with creamy chocolate mousse. Chocolate lovers will discover a delightful dessert that balances rich flavors and textural contrasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) milk (as needed to thin batter)
- 1 pinch salt
- 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
- Batter Preparation: Whisk dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt) in a mixing bowl. Incorporate egg whites, melted butter, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, smooth texture. Adjust consistency with milk to resemble thin pancake batter.
- Cooking Technique: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low temperature. Pour a thin batter layer, spreading into a precise circular shape. Cook until golden edges form and the disc slightly lifts from the pan. Flip carefully, ensuring both sides are perfectly set.
- Shell Formation: While warm, drape each chocolate disc over a rolling pin to create an elegant taco shell. Allow shells to cool and solidify, developing a crisp structure. Repeat the process until all batter is transformed.
- Filling and Garnishing: Once cooled, fill chocolate shells with creamy ice cream or whipped cream. Elevate the dessert by drizzling melted chocolate and sprinkling with chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, or crushed candy for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serving Recommendation: Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture. For a firmer consistency, briefly chill in the freezer for 15 minutes before presenting these decadent chocolate taco treats.
Notes
- Batter Consistency Check: Aim for a thin pancake batter-like texture by gradually adding milk, ensuring smoothness without lumps for perfect chocolate taco shells.
- Temperature Control: Use medium-low heat to prevent burning, allowing delicate shells to develop golden edges without becoming crisp or brittle too quickly.
- Shell Shaping Technique: Drape warm chocolate discs immediately over a rolling pin or curved surface while still pliable to create smooth, uniform taco shapes.
- Freezing Optimization: Briefly freeze assembled chocolate tacos for 15 minutes to enhance structural stability and create a firmer dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg