Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos
Crisp taco shells filled with ripe bananas, whipped cream, nuts, and rich caramel sauce create a quick, sweet, and crunchy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 oven for warming taco shells
- 1 baking sheet to heat taco shells
Ingredients
- 4 crispy sturdy thick taco shells
- 3 ripe bananas with slight brown speckles
- 1 cup fresh or stabilized whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted walnuts pecans, or peanuts
- 1/3 cup thick rich caramel sauce without artificial flavors
- Optional: warmed chocolate sauce or crushed cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and warm taco shells on a baking sheet for 4 minutes until crisp and warm.
- Peel bananas and slice into thick coins or strips, then evenly layer inside each warm taco shell.
- Whip cold cream with a small amount of sugar to soft peaks or use store-bought whipped cream, then spoon or pipe generously over the banana slices.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the whipped cream, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Drizzle caramel sauce slowly over the nuts and cream to coat the layers thoroughly.
- Optionally, garnish with a swirl of warmed chocolate sauce or a sprinkle of crushed cookies.
Notes
Warm taco shells before filling to keep crisp; use ripe bananas for best texture; assemble just before serving to avoid sogginess.
