Ingredients
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes