Ice Cream Baked Potato
Idaho may be famous for potatoes, but this dessert just goes to show that potatoes can be playful, too! Inspired by the iconic version served at Westside Drive-In near Boise, these ice cream baked potatoes are not just delicious but also whimsical and completely unforgettable.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream (we like Kirkland brand)
- 3/4 to 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- yellow gel food coloring
- 1-2 teaspoons green sprinkles
- chocolate sauce (optional)
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by scooping portions of slightly softened vanilla ice cream onto plastic wrap and shape them into oblong potato forms. You can make them as big or as small as you like but I usually go for around 2 scoops of ice cream per potato. Wrap tightly and freeze until firm.1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
- Once frozen hard again, unwrap and roll the ice cream potatoes in cocoa powder until fully coated. The cocoa creates that surprisingly realistic potato appearance. I have found this is easiest to do in a shallow bowl versus adding cocoa powder to a bag and shaking. Return the coated potatoes to the freezer so they hold their shape until ready to serve.3/4 to 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir the shredded coconut with a drop or two of yellow food coloring until it resembles shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside.1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, yellow gel food coloring
- Make the homemade whipped cream by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Just before serving, drizzle a little chocolate sauce onto a plate. Set one ice cream baked potato on top of the chocolate sauce and slice each potato open slightly. Add whipped cream “sour cream,” yellow coconut “cheese,” and green sprinkles “chives.” Serve immediately!chocolate sauce, 1-2 teaspoons green sprinkles
Nutrition
Calories: 1307kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 275mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 1283mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 115g | Vitamin A: 2867IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 667mg | Iron: 3mg
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