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    Home > ice cream & frozen desserts

    Published: Jul 5, 2021 · Modified: Jul 4, 2023 by Helen S Fletcher · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

    Caramel Cone Ice Cream ala Häagen-Dazs®

    Caramel Cone Ice CreamOne day, my son brought me this Caramel Cone Ice Cream from Häagen-Dazs®.  It instantly became my favorite ice cream.  Caramel ice cream, swirled with caramel and then loaded with chocolate sugar cone bits, is better than eating a cone of caramel ice cream.

    The fact that the caramel is part of the ice cream mix makes all the difference in the world.  If it were just drizzled into vanilla ice cream, it would be good, but not as good as the Caramel Cone Ice Cream.

    Chocolate Sugar Cones

    Sugar cones can be found in grocery stores, usually close to the ice cream.  Instead of trying to coat the inside of the cone with the chocolate it is so much easier to just brush it on the outside.  After it is coated, pop it into the freezer if there is room.  If not, let them set up at room temperature and then freeze them for several hours before smashing.

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    Once frozen, smash them into small pieces.  I left some of mine too large and the ice cream machine had a problem churning them in.  Just make yours smaller.

    Caramel

    While I make my own caramel, I would venture a guess you could use two packages of Werther’s soft caramels.  It is the closest to homemade.  Place the caramels with 3 tablespoons cream and microwave or heat until they are liquid.  If they are not liquid enough to pour, add a bit more cream.

    I use a bit of sea salt in my caramel to cut the sweetness of the finished Caramel Cone Ice Cream.  It’s optional but very good.  The caramel can be made a week ahead, as can the smashed chocolate cones.  Just keep the smashed cones in the freezer.

    If you don't have an ice cream machine, here is a link to instructions on making ice cream without one.  I haven't tried it but it seems reasonable.

    This is the perfect summer dessert and no one will believe you made it!

    Salted Caramel Sauce for the Caramel Cone Ice Cream

    Caramel Sauce How to Photos

    ¼ cup water
    1 cup sugar (200 grams or 7 ounces)
    2 tablespoons light corn syrup
    ½ cup 40% or heavy cream
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 grams or 1 ounce)
    ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, optional
    2 teaspoons vanilla

    In a heavy saucepan that is at least 4 times as big as the ingredients, place the water, sugar and corn syrup.  Bring to a boil, stirring until it comes to a boil.  Wash down the sides with a brush dipped in cold water.  Boil until it becomes a deep golden color.

    Remove from the heat immediately and add the cream very carefully as it will boil up furiously.  If the cream clumps up, put the pan over the heat again and heat over low, stirring constantly, until it is smooth.  Stir in the butter, salt and vanilla.  Pour it into a container.

    Store at room temperature for several days or hold for longer in the refrigerator.

    Yield:  About 1 cup

    Chocolate Sugar Cones

    4 ounces semisweet chocolate (4 ounces)
    7 to 10 purchased sugar cones for ice cream

    Melt the chocolate at half power in the microwave or over a double boiler.  Stir until smooth.
    Brush onto the outside of the sugar cones.  Freeze.Chocolate covered sugar cones for Caramel Cone Ice Cream

    To use, smash into small pieces but keep frozen.  You need about 2 cups.

    Caramel Ice Cream

    1 ½ cup heavy cream
    1 ½ cups whole milk
    ⅔ cup caramel from above
    2 cups finely smashed Chocolate Sugar Cones

    Combine and refrigerate until very cold.  I usually leave this in the refrigerator overnight while I chill my ice cream container in the freezer.

    When ready to churn, pour it into the container of your ice cream machine. Ice cream mix in machine Follow the directions given with your ice cream maker.  It usually takes about 25 to 40 minutes to churn the ice cream.  During the last 5 to 10 minutes add the smashed chocolate sugar cones.

    Final Assembly of the Caramel Cone Ice Cream

    Ice Cream from the ice cream machine
    Remaining caramel sauce

    When the ice cream finishes churning and the chocolate sugar cones have been added, remove half of the ice cream to a container.  Drizzle with half of the remaining caramel.  Add the remainder of the ice cream and drizzle with the remainder of the caramel.  Swirl a spatula through briefly.  Freeze until hard.Ready for freezer

    There’s nothing to do now but enjoy your Caramel Cone Ice Cream.

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    Comments

    1. Cindy says

      January 17, 2025 at 12:10 pm

      Overall the caramel cone ice cream recipe is fantastic and is close to the H-D version. The cones really need chocolate on the inside and outside to keep them crunchy, with that it is stupendous. I found it pretty easy to coat the inside using a butter knife. The photos are very helpful.

      Reply
      • Helen S Fletcher says

        January 17, 2025 at 12:22 pm

        Thanks Cindy - I'll note that in the recipe.

        Reply
    2. Lily says

      July 09, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      I just came across your blog. So happy to be here. I want to try your pastry cream but what would you suggest as a layer cake that will go well with this pastry cream? Fruits? I would like to give this a go next week as we have a birthday party coming up so I want it to be special. Thanks Helen

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        July 10, 2021 at 8:28 am

        Hello Lily and welcome. Go to the Recipe List on the top nav bar and click on cakes. You will find all kinds including several using pastry cream including the Fruit Basket Cake and the Boston Cream Pie, which despite its name is a cake.

        Reply
    3. Lynette Pruett says

      July 05, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      Oh, my, Helen, you’ve done it again! What a great combination of flavors. I’m having some friends over next week for lunch, and this will be our dessert! Time to get my ice cream bucket in the freezer!

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        July 06, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        Hi Lynette, I'm going to make a prediction that they are going to love this for dessert. Hope all is well.

        Reply
    4. nikki says

      July 05, 2021 at 7:24 am

      3 of my favorite things in one bowl! Ice cream, caramel and chocolate! How could it get any better! I happen to have a container for my ice cream maker in my freezer now. It is taking up space and I was going to take it out but you have given me a reason to keep it there a few more days. Grandkids are going to love making his with me

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        July 05, 2021 at 7:34 am

        Hi Nikki, If you don't mind a mess let the grandkids brush the chocolate on the cones and for sure break them up. I loved baking with mine and one of them bakes today. He is quite good with food.

        Reply
    5. Kemi says

      July 05, 2021 at 7:13 am

      This looks sooooo good Helen. But I don't have an ice cream machine. Is there another way to try this . Thank you

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        July 05, 2021 at 7:32 am

        Hi Kemi. I have not tried this, but here is a link to one possibility.

        Reply
        • Kemi says

          July 08, 2021 at 5:00 pm

          Thanks for the link. I will give a try soon. For your raspberries and cream cake, can the raspberries be frozen?
          Thanks

          Reply

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