Apple Pie Tacos Recipe
Delightfully crispy apple pie tacos featuring buttery, cinnamon-vanilla wafer coated tortilla shells filled with warm, sweet apple pie filling. This fun twist on a classic dessert combines the comforting flavors of apple pie with the portability and crunch of tacos, topped optionally with whipped cream and caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 apple pie tacos 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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). Generously brush both sides of each flour tortilla with melted butter. In a shallow dish, combine crushed vanilla wafers and ground cinnamon. Press each tortilla into the crumb mixture ensuring both sides are coated. Place coated tortillas on a wire rack and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the crumbs to set firmly.
- Shape & Bake: Carefully drape the coated tortillas over the bars of your oven rack or use a taco mold such as an inverted muffin tin to create the shell shape. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the tortillas are golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes to further crisp up.
- Warm the Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple pie filling and heavy cream. Stir frequently until the mixture is warm, bubbly, and slightly thickened, approximately 5 minutes. For added warmth and depth of flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg at this stage.
- Assemble Your Tacos: Spoon the warm apple pie filling into the crispy taco shells, allowing some to overflow for maximum flavor and presentation. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired to complete this indulgent dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs for the vanilla wafers if preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Ensure tortillas are coated evenly to achieve a consistent crunchy shell.
- The apple pie filling can be homemade or canned based on convenience.
- Use an inverted muffin tin or a specialty taco mold if available for a neater shell shape.
- Optional toppings such as whipped cream and caramel sauce elevate the sweetness but can be omitted for a lighter treat.
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