Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos
Crispy taco shells layered with ripe bananas, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and rich caramel sauce create a quick, sweet, and crunchy treat perfect for dessert or a delightful snack.
Equipment
- 1 oven for heating taco shells
- 1 baking sheet to warm 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 without artificial flavors
- Optional: warmed chocolate sauce or crushed cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and warm the taco shells on a baking sheet for 4 minutes until crisp and warm.
- Peel and slice bananas into thick coins or strips, then evenly layer them inside each warm taco shell.
- Whip cold cream with sugar to soft peaks or use store-bought whipped cream, then spoon or pipe generously over the bananas.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the whipped cream, pressing lightly to help them stick.
- Slowly drizzle caramel sauce over the nuts and cream to coat the layers thoroughly.
- Optionally, add a swirl of warmed chocolate sauce or sprinkle crushed cookies on top for garnish.
Notes
Warm taco shells just before filling to keep crunch; use ripe bananas for best flavor; assemble tacos immediately before serving.
