They’re a delicious twist on the classic apple pie, with cinnamon sugar-coated flour tortillas shaped into crunchy dessert tacos. In less than 20 minutes, you can whip up this easy apple tortilla dessert using just 6 simple ingredients.
Perfect for taco night dessert ideas, taco bar dessert ideas, or just a cozy fall evening at home.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Fast and Simple: Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Few Ingredients: Only 6 ingredients are required.
- Great for Fall: Perfect for a fun Thanksgiving dessert or any Fall gathering.
- Hand-Held: Fun to eat and easy to serve!
Ingredients:
- 6 small flour tortillas (street taco size)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups crushed Nilla Wafers
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon + 1 teaspoon, divided
- 1 can (20 oz) apple pie filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Flip a muffin tin upside down to help shape the tortillas while they bake.
2. Make the Coating: Melt the butter in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the crushed Nilla Wafers with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
3. Coat the Tortillas: Dip each tortilla into the melted butter, coating both sides. Press them into the cinnamon sugar mix to fully cover both sides—this creates the perfect sweet tortilla recipe base.
4. Shape and Bake: Shape each tortilla into a taco and place it between the muffin tin cups to hold its form. Bake for 10 minutes or until they’re golden brown and crispy. Let them cool.
5. Make the Filling: Heat the apple pie filling on medium in a small pan. When it starts to bubble, stir in ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Let it cool slightly.
6. Whip the Cream: In a mixer, whip the remaining cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set it aside for topping your apple tacos dessert.
7. Assemble the Tacos: Fill each crispy taco shell with the warm apple filling, top with whipped cream, and drizzle with caramel sauce. Enjoy these apple tortilla desserts while fresh!
FAQs:
Can I make these ahead of time?
It’s best to assemble them right before serving so the taco shells stay crispy. You can make the filling and sweet taco desserts ahead and put them together later.
Don’t have Nilla Wafers?
Swap them for graham crackers, shortbread cookies, or even crushed cereal to create a fun twist on sweet tortilla recipes.
Can I use homemade apple pie filling?
Definitely! Homemade filling works great for dessert taco recipes if you have the time.
Can I use corn tortillas?
Flour tortillas are better because they’re softer and easier to shape into crispy shells. Corn tortillas are likely to break and won’t have the same flavor.
How do I store leftovers?
If you have leftovers, store the taco shells and filling separately. Keep the shells at room temperature and the filling in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, simply use gluten-free tortillas and cookies for the coating, making it a gluten-free taco bar dessert idea.
How to Make These with a Cheesecake Filling
Want to try something different? These Apple Pie Tacos also taste amazing with a cheesecake filling instead of whipped cream. The creamy cheesecake filling adds a rich, sweet contrast to the crunchy shell and warm apple filling. Perfect for your next walking dessert taco or fall dessert idea!
Ingredients for Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions for Cheesecake Filling:
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beat the mixture until fluffy.
- To assemble, fill the taco shell with apple pie filling, then pipe or spoon the cheesecake filling on top. Drizzle with caramel for the ultimate taco night dessert idea.
Tip: If you don’t have a piping bag, use a ziplock bag with the corner cut off to easily pipe the cheesecake filling into the tacos.
These apple pie tacos are sure to be a hit for any Taco Bar Dessert Ideas or fun Thanksgiving desserts. Whether you go with the whipped cream topping or the cheesecake filling, these dessert tacos recipes are a tasty and easy fall dessert that’s perfect for every occasion!
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Apple Pie Tacos
Looking for a quick and easy fall dessert to impress a crowd? Try these delicious apple pie tacos with apple pie filling.
Ingredients
- 6 small flour tortillas (street taco size)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups crushed Nilla Wafers
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon + 1 teaspoon, divided
- 1 can (20 oz) apple pie filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Turn a muffin tin upside down to shape the tortillas as they bake.
- Melt butter in one bowl. Mix crushed Nilla Wafers and cinnamon in another.
- Dip tortillas in melted butter, then press into the cinnamon sugar mix to coat both sides.
- Shape tortillas into tacos, place between muffin tin cups and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Heat apple pie filling in a small pot on medium heat. When bubbling lower heat to low and stir in cream and cinnamon. Cool slightly.
- Whip remaining cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fill taco shells with warm apple filling, top with whipped cream, and drizzle with caramel. Enjoy fresh!
