Swap Single-Use Cups For Ice Cream Cones When Making Your Next Summer Latte

Chances are, you've never looked at an empty coffee cup and thought: "I wish I could eat this." But the odds might change if you were handed a latte in a waffle cone. This inventive idea isn't just a fantasy, it's a very real trend making a splash on the internet — just like the viral TikTok cracking latte. Shops like Fenster Café in Vienna, Austria are serving up this tasty creation, drawing in influencers like Yani Macute, who reviewed the treat on TikTok. Macute raved about the cappuccino served in a waffle cone, but those who commented on the TikTok video were split. One exclaimed: "Vienna has been living in 2050." But another criticized: "Then it gets all soggy — chunky coffee porridge."

If you're feeling skeptical about the utility of an edible coffee cup, think again. This creation is actually part of a growing movement in the food and beverage space to make more edible serving vessels. Companies around the world — including the English company Cupffee, the Latvian brand Edible Cup Coffee, and Australia business Good Edi – are selling edible cups specifically engineered to hold coffee. These crave-able containers promise a delicious coffee-and-cookie combination, plus an eco-friendly twist. Since there isn't a disposable cup, there isn't anything to throw away.

If placing a bulk order for specialty edible coffee cups sounds like too much of an investment, there's also a DIY version you can make at home. Premade waffle cones can be found at most grocery stores, including Walmart and Target, so you can pick some of those up to get started. Cake cones will also work. If you want to get really fancy, you can take your waffle maker for a creative spin and craft your own cones.

Once you have your cone of choice, it's time for the most crucial step: coating the inside in chocolate. This is the secret to ensuring your coffee doesn't seep through the cone and create a soggy mess. The chocolate insulates the cone while slowly melting into the coffee. To add the chocolate, start by heating it up in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Then, slowly pour it into the waffle cone, covering all of the sides, before flipping it upside down to drip dry. For extra leak-prevention, try repeating the coating step once more.

When it comes to coffee to pour into your waffle cone, nothing is off-limits. Make a cappuccino or latte if you want to try your hand at coffee foam art, or opt for iced coffee if that's more your jam. For an extra luxurious and melt-proof treat, make it an affogato with a scoop or two of ice cream on the bottom and a shot of hot espresso poured on top.