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Fruit Tacos: A Fun and Easy Dessert for Beginners

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Dessert just got a fresh and fruity twist! 🌮🍓 These Fruit Tacos feature crispy shells filled with sweet, juicy fruit and a luscious cream drizzle—a fun, easy, and refreshing treat! Perfect for summer days, parties, or a light and delicious snack! 🍑🍯

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 soft flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 8 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup strawberries
  • ½ mango
  • 1 kiwi

 

  • ¼ cup blueberries

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Fruit

Start by washing all the fruit thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel before cutting. Dice the strawberries, mango, and kiwi into small bite-sized pieces. Leave the blueberries whole or slice them in half if they are particularly large. The key to a great fruit taco is ensuring the fruit is evenly sized, making it easier to assemble and eat.

Step 2: Make the Strawberry Salsa

Take half of the diced strawberries and place them in a blender or food processor. Add a dash of cinnamon and a teaspoon of sugar. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth, slightly thick purée. If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of water to help with blending. This strawberry salsa will serve as a delicious drizzle over the fruit tacos, adding extra flavor and a touch of natural sweetness.

Step 3: Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Tortillas

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, stir in the cinnamon and sugar until fully combined. Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat and warm the tortillas one at a time for about 30 seconds per side. Once warmed, use a pastry brush to apply the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture to one side of each tortilla. This step enhances the flavor and gives the tortillas a slightly crisp, caramelized texture.

Step 4: Assemble the Fruit Tacos

Spread two tablespoons of whipped cream cheese onto the cinnamon-sugar side of each tortilla. Drizzle a small amount of honey over the cream cheese to enhance the sweetness. Next, evenly distribute the prepared fruit onto each tortilla. Arrange the fruit to create a visually appealing presentation, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor.

Step 5: Add the Final Touches

Drizzle the strawberry salsa over the top of the fruit-filled tortillas. If desired, sprinkle a little extra cinnamon or sugar for added flavor. Serve immediately while the tortillas are still warm and the flavors are at their peak.

Notes

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Tortillas Becoming Too Soft – If your tortillas become too soft after adding the fruit and cream cheese, consider lightly toasting them before assembly to give them more structure.
  • Fruit Releasing Too Much Juice – Some fruits, like strawberries and mangoes, release a lot of juice when cut. To avoid soggy tortillas, pat the fruit dry with a paper towel before assembling the tacos.
  • Overly Sweet Tacos – If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar in the cinnamon-butter mixture or skip the honey drizzle. The natural sweetness of the fruit will still provide plenty of flavor.

Helpful Kitchen Tips

  • Efficient Prep – To save time, prepare the fruit and strawberry salsa ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble the tacos.
  • Tool Substitutions – If you do not have a pastry brush, simply use the back of a spoon to spread the cinnamon-butter mixture onto the tortillas. A fork can also be used to mash the strawberries if you do not have a blender.
  • Keeping Tortillas Warm – If making multiple servings, keep the warmed tortillas covered with a clean kitchen towel to retain their heat until you are ready to assemble.
  • Author: Rosa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
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