Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos
Crispy taco shells filled with ripe bananas, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and rich caramel sauce for a quick, indulgent sweet treat perfect for dessert or snacks.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet for warming taco shells
- 1 whisk for whipping cream (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 crispy thick taco shells
- 3 ripe bananas sliced into thick coins or strips
- 1 cup fresh or stabilized whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted walnuts pecans, or peanuts
- 1/3 cup thick caramel sauce without artificial flavors
- Optional: warmed chocolate sauce or crushed cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and place taco shells on a baking sheet; heat for 4 minutes until warm and crisp.
- Peel and slice bananas, then evenly layer them inside the warm taco shells.
- Whip cold cream with a small amount of sugar to soft peaks or use store-bought whipped cream; spoon or pipe generously over the bananas.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the whipped cream, pressing lightly to help them stick.
- Drizzle caramel sauce slowly over the nuts and whipped cream layers to coat thoroughly.
- If desired, garnish with a swirl of warmed chocolate sauce or a sprinkle of crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
Warm shells just before filling for crunch; use ripe bananas for creamy texture; assemble tacos right before serving to avoid sogginess.
