Apple Pie Tacos Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these creative Apple Pie Tacos, featuring crispy cinnamon-coated flour tortillas filled with warm, sweet apple pie filling and topped with luscious whipped cream and caramel sauce. A fun twist on classic apple pie that’s perfect for a unique dessert or special treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Shells
- 6 small flour tortillas (4.5-inch street taco size)
- ⅓ cup salted butter, melted
- ¾ cup finely crushed vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (or apple pie spice)
Filling
- 20 oz canned apple pie filling (or fresh sautéed apples)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prep Your Taco Shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of each tortilla generously with melted butter. In a shallow dish, mix the finely crushed vanilla wafers with ground cinnamon. Press each buttered tortilla into the crumb mixture, coating both sides well. Place the coated tortillas on a wire rack and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the crumbs to set properly.
- Shape & Bake: Drape the coated tortillas over the bars of your oven rack or use a taco molds such as an upside-down muffin tin for shaping. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the tortillas turn golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes; this will help them crisp up further.
- Warm the Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple pie filling and heavy cream. Stir frequently as you heat the mixture until it is warm, bubbly, and slightly thickened, which should take about 5 minutes. For extra warmth and spice, you can optionally add a pinch of nutmeg during this step.
- Assemble Your Tacos: Spoon the warm apple filling into the crispy tortilla shells, allowing some filling to overflow for an indulgent look and flavor. Top each taco with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired, then serve immediately and enjoy your dessert tacos.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use dairy-free whipped cream.
- Vanilla wafer crumbs can be replaced with graham cracker crumbs for a slightly different flavor.
- Ensure the tortillas are crisp before filling to prevent sogginess.
- These tacos are best served immediately after assembly for optimal texture.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or apple pie spice to the filling for added warmth and complexity.
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