Cherry Cheesecake Cones
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Cherry Cheesecake Cones
Description
These Cherry Cheesecake Cones start with waffle cones dipped in melted milk chocolate mixed with vegetable shortening to set a firm, shiny coating that adds a chocolate accent and strengthens the cone rim. The filling combines softened cream cheese with plain Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar to achieve a smooth, tangy, and sweet cheesecake texture that holds its shape when layered.
Assembly involves spooning alternating layers of the cheesecake filling and cherry fruit filling inside the cones, topped with graham cracker crumbs for extra texture and flavor contrast. This layering creates a visually appealing dessert with varied textures and flavors in each bite.
Serving these cones immediately ensures the waffle cones remain crisp, the chocolate coating firm, and the cheesecake filling fresh. They offer a portable dessert option that can complement summer gatherings or special treats.
Ingredients
Cones:
- 8 waffle cone
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoon vegetable shortening
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 2 tablespoon yogurt plain, Greek
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Toppings:
- 2 cups cherry filling
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and shortening at 30 second increments, stirring between each until smooth.
- Dip the lip of each cone in the melted chocolate. To dry, place flat on parchment or tightly cover a bread loaf pan or bundt pan with heavy duty aluminum foil and poke through to dry standing up. There are also cone holders. Allow the chocolate to set.
- While the chocolate sets, make the cheesecake filling.
- In the bowl of a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt and cream again.
- When smooth, add the milk, vanilla and salt, blending again.
- Add the powdered sugar in two increments.
- To assemble, layer a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then cherry filling, then cheesecake and cherry again.
- Top each with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
- Serve immediately.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 559IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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