Coffee Ice Cream and Mexican Chocolate Sundaes with Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Crisps

Health score
5%
Coffee Ice Cream and Mexican Chocolate Sundaes with Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Crisps
45 min.
8
725kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Coffee Ice Cream and Mexican Chocolate Sundaes with Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Crisps. This decadent treat combines the rich flavors of coffee and chocolate, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe serves eight, making it an ideal choice for sharing with friends and family.

The star of this dessert is the luscious coffee ice cream, which pairs beautifully with a warm, velvety chocolate sauce infused with a hint of cinnamon. The addition of instant espresso powder elevates the chocolate sauce, giving it a deep, robust flavor that coffee lovers will adore. To add a delightful crunch, we’ve included homemade tortilla crisps, brushed with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked to perfection. These crispy delights not only add texture but also a touch of warmth to the dish.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a stunning dessert that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, these Coffee Ice Cream and Mexican Chocolate Sundaes are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to whip up a dessert that will leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • 8-inch flour tortilla 
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 quarts whipped cream 
  • 2.5 teaspoons espresso powder instant
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • 0.3 cup water hot
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Whisk cream, 1/4 cup hot water, and espresso powder in heavy small saucepan to blend. Bring to simmer over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in cinnamon. (Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm sauce over low heat just until pourable before using.)
  4. Mix butter, sugar, and cinnamon in small bowl to blend.
  5. Spread butter mixture evenly over tortillas.
  6. Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges.
  7. Place wedges on 2 baking sheets, buttered side up, spacing apart. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover with foil; let stand at room temperature.)
  8. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  9. Bake tortillas uncovered until crisp, puffed, and golden, about 8 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven.
  11. Place large scoop of ice cream in each of 8 dessert glasses.
  12. Drizzle warm chocolate sauce over. Stand 4 tortilla crisps in each glass.
  13. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories725kcal
Protein5.81%
Fat53.86%
Carbs40.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.26
Glycemic Load
30.87
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.340869649597%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:724.8kcal
36.24%
Fat:43.56g
67.01%
Saturated Fat:26.11g
163.16%
Carbohydrates:73.39g
24.46%
Net Carbohydrates:68.72g
24.99%
Sugar:52.41g
58.24%
Cholesterol:111.84mg
37.28%
Sodium:337.83mg
14.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:34.19mg
11.4%
Protein:10.58g
21.15%
Phosphorus:324.15mg
32.41%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.94%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.45%
Calcium:299.15mg
29.92%
Vitamin A:1158.61IU
23.17%
Copper:0.43mg
21.37%
Magnesium:82.93mg
20.73%
Fiber:4.67g
18.67%
Selenium:11.85µg
16.93%
Potassium:574.84mg
16.42%
Iron:2.95mg
16.39%
Zinc:2.16mg
14.43%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.24%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
12.98%
Vitamin B5:1.21mg
12.06%
Folate:33.68µg
8.42%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.39%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.75%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.81%
Vitamin K:5.54µg
5.28%
Vitamin D:0.7µg
4.66%
Vitamin C:1.17mg
1.42%
Source:Epicurious