Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos
Crispy taco shells filled with ripe bananas, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and drizzled caramel create a quick, sweet snack perfect for satisfying dessert cravings.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet for warming taco shells
- 1 whisk or mixer for whipping cream
Ingredients
- 4 crispy sturdy thick taco shells
- 2 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
- 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.
- Peel and slice bananas into thick coins or strips.
- Layer banana slices evenly inside each warm taco shell.
- Whip cold cream with sugar to soft peaks or use prepared whipped cream, then spoon or pipe over bananas.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the whipped cream, pressing lightly to help them stick.
- Drizzle caramel sauce slowly over nuts and cream to coat layers thoroughly.
- Optionally, add a swirl of warmed chocolate sauce or sprinkle crushed cookies for garnish.
Notes
Warm shells before filling to keep crisp. Assemble just before serving to avoid sogginess. Use ripe bananas for best texture and flavor.
