Dessert tacos
Dessert Taco
Looking for a fun way to serve dessert? How does a dessert taco sound? Ice cream and fruit with some melted chocolate and whatever other toppings you like, surrounded by a crunchy cinnamon sugar shell. Fun twist on a regular old bowl of ice cream, don’t ya think? And it’s perfect for a “build your own” dessert party too.
Recipe: Dessert Taco
(Use this as a guide, but add any toppings you like!)
tortillas
cinnamon sugar
ice cream
frozen or fresh fruit
more toppings: melted chocolate, sweetened coconut, chopped nuts, whipped cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Tear a thick strip of foil for each taco you plan to make. Crumple it, then bend it into a “C” shape. Set aside.
Spray both sides of each tortilla with butter-flavored cooking spray and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar. Lay tortilla on a baking sheet and fold over into a taco shell shape, with the foil “C” in the middle to help it keep its shape. Repeat for as many dessert tacos as you’re making.
Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until golden; then turn tacos over and bake another 7-9 minutes, or until golden.
Cool completely. Build dessert tacos by filling bottoms of shells with ice cream. Top with fruit and other toppings of your choice.
What a marvelous idea. Your tacos looks wonderful and I’m sure they were enjoyed by all. I found your blog by chance and I’m so glad I did. I’ll be back often to see what you’ve been cookin’.
Very cute idea! Gotta remember that next time I have a make-your-own pizza party.
yuuummm!
What a great idea! I love the cinnamon sugar coating idea :D
Dare I say, looks better than a crepe? Sugar coated–probably is ;p
I adore this idea! What fun. And the photo is amazing!
Happy friday!
I can’t wait to show this to my sister. This is something that she would absolutely love. This is a great idea, and your picture is great. Thank you for sharing!
this is a truly unique and clever idea–it’d be the perfect dessert for a mexican-themed supper, or, let’s be honest, any supper. lovely presentation!
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I make something similar. We call ‘em s’more tacos but really they’re more like quesadillas. I definitely think my kids would like your version better especially the taco shell.
~ingrid
These sounds pretty interesting! I might make them using ricotta or mascarpone cheese, roasted cumin and peaches (when in season) Yum! :-)
I like this idea! Dessert and tacos — two of my favourite things combined.
(P.S. What a gorgeous photo!!)
Looks like a… ha ha! just teasing.
These look yummy. Mr. H saw these and he said “mmm” :-)
really nice recipe thanks for share.
I like that idea! And it’s so easy to make.
That is a nice picture, but that is not a dessert taco, it’s calleda “buñuelo” it’s a classic Mexican dessert which has been known for at least a hundred years or so.
Thanks for all the nice comments, everybody, and Alessio, I love the idea of using mascarpone instead of ice cream.
And, Wilson, I just put together a fun “dessert” shaped like a “taco.” Thus, the name “dessert taco,” but thanks for the info. on its correct name.
~Michelle
Such a cute idea — I’m definitely going to make these. Did you use flour tortillas? Thanks!
Hi, Erica. Thanks. I did use flour tortillas. Have fun with them and let me know what you think!
~Michelle
I make my own flour tortillas – I can never go back to shop bought! I will definitely be trying a sweet filling (other than Nutella and pecans!)
What a fantastic idea – desserts in tacos and that cinnamon sugar coating idea! Very creative. Not only that they are easy to prepare, but they are also fun to make with friends. Can’t wait to also try them with mangoes-peaches with cream, or blueberries with mascaporne cream cheese, or bananas with chocolate ganache and some nuts, or apples with caramel sauce and chopped walnuts. The choices can be endless!
You must be food genius. :)
what an incredible idea…..I love it, and I know my girls will…thanks so much for sharing!!
Great idea – and this looks gorgeous!
This is so clever. I’d love to use the idea for an upcoming party with a bunch of youngsters. Let them each fill their own ‘taco.’
Great idea for a twist on desserts!
Love this recipe, we are going to try it at home! I would love to share your picture please!
bestfishmom – This really is a fun recipe and so versatile! I don’t mind if you use my photo, as long as you link to my blog and give me credit for the photography and recipe. I’d enjoy seeing what you post too! : )
Thanks, Michelle