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Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos

Delightful dessert tacos filled with warm caramel-glazed bananas, crunchy nuts, and drizzled with caramel, all housed in a sweet cinnamon sugar shell.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Shells
  • 4 pieces small flour tortillas (6-inch size)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Caramel Banana Filling
  • 3 pieces ripe but firm bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Nut Topping
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, or cashews, roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Optional Toppings
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
  • Extra caramel drizzle
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt for contrast

Method
 

Make the Cinnamon Sugar Taco Shells
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  2. Brush both sides of each flour tortilla with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over both sides.
  3. Drape each tortilla over two bars of your oven rack or over a muffin tin and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Let the shells cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Toast the Nuts
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the chopped nuts, and stir for about 2 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over the nuts and stir for another 60 to 90 seconds until the sugar coats the nuts.
  3. Pour onto parchment paper or a plate to cool.
Make the Caramel Banana Filling
  1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add 1/3 cup of brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
  2. Pour in 1/4 cup of heavy cream slowly while stirring, then add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  3. Let simmer for about 2 minutes until it thickens slightly, then gently fold in the sliced bananas and warm for 1-2 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Fill each taco shell with the caramel banana mixture, top with toasted nuts, and optionally add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel, and sea salt.

Notes

Use ripe but firm bananas and refrigerate any leftover filling for up to 3 days. The tacos are best served fresh.