Waffle Cone Fruit Cups

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Waffle Cone Fruit Cups are a simple and fun treat. Fruit waffle cones are dipped in melted chocolate then filled with fresh fruit for a healthy dessert idea any day of the week.

Perfect for weeknights, birthday parties or potlucks, this waffle cone recipe is always a crowd favorite. It is a healthy twist on dessert that is also kid approved!

For more healthy fruit desserts, you’ll have to check out our Yogurt Fruit Dip, Fruit Salad for Kids, and Apple Fruit Salad with Cool Whip.

This fun fruit dessert is the perfect after school snack idea and is a healthy snack for kids. It's a great recipe for kids to make all on their own.

Fruit in a Cone

Chocolate + fruit, what more could you ask for! The first time we ever made these waffle cones with chocolate was for my son’s birthday party. It was such a fun recipe that had every kid asking for seconds! Now these stuffed waffle cones are our go-to recipe anytime we need a fruit dessert.

Originally made with waffle cones, we have now transitioned to gluten-free sugar cones for a celiac-safe version. No worries though, the switch didn’t compromise on flavor or fun!

This healthy dessert will definitely be around for years to come, and we are super excited for your family and friends to try it too. To get started, gather the ingredients then follow the written instructions below. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1/2 cup chocolate chips ✅
1/2 cup butterscotch chips ✅
12 gluten-free waffle cones
1 carton strawberries
1 large bunch grapes
1 carton blueberries

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

melted chocolate stirred with spoon in pot

How To Make

Melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips

In a medium-sized bowl, add chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Microwave for 1 minute then stir. Continue to microwave in 20-second increments, stirring each time, until melted.

Dip the cones

Dip the waffle cone into melted chocolate and set it aside on a tray lined with wax paper. Repeat for all cones. Set aside and let the chocolate dry.

Blend the fruit and fill the cones

Mix strawberries, grapes, and blueberries in a medium-sized bowl. Spoon fruit into waffle cones, once the chocolate is dry.

Serve

Drizzle with leftover chocolate sauce. Reheat the chocolate sauce if it has hardened. To display cones, use a strainer to stand them upright.

gluten free waffle cone dipped into melted chocolate

chocolate dipped waffle cone placed on parchment lined baking sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

What other fruit can be added to the cones?

Bananas, pineapple, apple, peaches, and plums are a few other fruit options to add in the cones.

What other toppings can be placed in the cones?

You can add whipped topping, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or crumbled gluten-free Oreos along with the fruit. It is also fun to roll the chocolate cone in sprinkles, graham cracker crumbs or nuts before the chocolate dries.

How to store?

This recipe is best served the day it is made to prevent the fruit from turning the waffle cone soggy.

Can you make these waffle cups in advance?

If looking to make this recipe in advance, prep the chocolate cones to store at room temperature and the fruit to store in the fridge. Then, assemble the cones the day of the event.
This is also a great way to keep a healthy dessert on hand in your home. By keeping prepped cones on the counter and fruit salad in the fridge, your kids can assemble a dessert after dinner any night of the week.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

To help the chocolate dry quicker, place the tray in the freezer for 10 minutes
Use a wide mouth straw to remove strawberry stems by pushing the straw through the top of each strawberry
To display cones, use a strainer to stand them upright

hand holding gluten free waffle cone filled with fruit

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CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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