Kooky Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Tacos
Kooky Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Tacos
Ingredients
For the Key Lime Ice Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, (14 ounce)
- 1/2 cup key lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 drops green food coloring, optional
For the Graham Cracker Taco Shells
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Meringue Topping
- 2 egg whites, large
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 4 lime slices, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Key Lime Ice Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, key lime zest, vanilla extract, and optional green food coloring. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gently fold the key lime mixture into the whipped cream until no streaks remain. Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the Graham Cracker Taco Shells: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Press the mixture firmly into 4 taco shell molds or shape into taco shells using aluminum foil. If using foil, shape 4 pieces of foil into a 'V' shape to create a mold for the taco shells. Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the molds, ensuring a consistent thickness. Place the molds on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Freeze the graham cracker shells for at least 1-2 hours, or until very firm. This will help them hold their shape when filled.
⏱️ 120 min
- 7
Prepare the Meringue Topping: In a clean, dry stand mixer bowl (or using a hand mixer), combine the egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Gradually add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on medium-high speed. Once all sugar is incorporated, increase speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 7 min
- 9
Assemble the Tacos: Carefully remove the frozen graham cracker shells from their molds. Scoop the firm key lime ice cream into each graham cracker shell. You may need to let the ice cream soften slightly for a few minutes before scooping.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Pipe or spoon the meringue topping over the ice cream in each taco. Using a kitchen torch, carefully toast the meringue until lightly browned. Alternatively, you can place the assembled tacos under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Garnish immediately with fresh lime zest, a lime slice, and optional toasted coconut flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy your Kooky Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Tacos!
⏱️ 2 min
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Kooky Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Tacos
Ingredients
For the Key Lime Ice Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, (14 ounce)
- 1/2 cup key lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 drops green food coloring, optional
For the Graham Cracker Taco Shells
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Meringue Topping
- 2 egg whites, large
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 4 lime slices, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Key Lime Ice Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, key lime zest, vanilla extract, and optional green food coloring. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gently fold the key lime mixture into the whipped cream until no streaks remain. Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the Graham Cracker Taco Shells: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Press the mixture firmly into 4 taco shell molds or shape into taco shells using aluminum foil. If using foil, shape 4 pieces of foil into a 'V' shape to create a mold for the taco shells. Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the molds, ensuring a consistent thickness. Place the molds on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Freeze the graham cracker shells for at least 1-2 hours, or until very firm. This will help them hold their shape when filled.
⏱️ 120 min - 7
Prepare the Meringue Topping: In a clean, dry stand mixer bowl (or using a hand mixer), combine the egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Gradually add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on medium-high speed. Once all sugar is incorporated, increase speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 7 min - 9
Assemble the Tacos: Carefully remove the frozen graham cracker shells from their molds. Scoop the firm key lime ice cream into each graham cracker shell. You may need to let the ice cream soften slightly for a few minutes before scooping.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Pipe or spoon the meringue topping over the ice cream in each taco. Using a kitchen torch, carefully toast the meringue until lightly browned. Alternatively, you can place the assembled tacos under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Garnish immediately with fresh lime zest, a lime slice, and optional toasted coconut flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy your Kooky Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Tacos!
⏱️ 2 min