Apple Pie Dessert Tacos is an easy dessert recipe made with cinnamon sugar, apple pie filling, whipped topping and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Yes, tacos can be sweet too, and these dessert tacos, with a cinnamon sugar shell, will not disappoint!
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Transform taco shells into a sweet dessert with butter and cinnamon sugar.
The shells of these tacos take on a sweet note and bake into crunchy perfection.
I love using the pre-made taco shells with flat bottoms because they are a bit larger than the rounded taco shells so they hold lots of deliciousness!
A can of apple pie filling make these apple tacos so easy to assemble.
Of course, if you want to make a homemade filling you can certainly use that too.
The creamy whipped topping and caramel sauce will add the finishing touch on your new favorite fall dessert!
A take on the classic apple pie recipe, these dessert tacos take just minutes to make.
Simple ingredients make this such an easy recipe anytime of the year and especially for the fall season.
A delightful twist on the traditional apple pie, this easy dessert taco recipe is sure to become a family favorite taco night dessert!
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How to make sweet tacos
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- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and cinnamon sugar. Brush the sides of the taco shells with the butter mixture. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 5 minutes until warm and crispy.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, place the apple pie filling in a microwave safe bowl. Chop the apple slices into small bite size pieces, if desired. Then microwave the apple pie filling until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Spoon the apple pie filling into the warm taco shells, dividing evenly between the shells, about ¼ cup per taco shell.
- Step 4: Top with whipped topping and drizzle with caramel sauce
Hint: You can always use brown sugar and cinnamon in place of the cinnamon sugar
Expert recipe tips
- Add chopped nuts as a garnish
- I warmed the apple pie filling in the microwave but you can always warm it in a large skillet on the stove top
- You can bake the taco shells ahead and serve them at room temperature. The warm apple pie filling will heat the shells up a bit.
- Make a sweetened cream cheese filling and turn these dessert tacos into apple pie cheesecake tacos!
- Top your pie tacos with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
- Add a drizzle of hot fudge sauce too!
- Garnish with thin slices of your favorite apples
Substitutions
- Substitute peach pie filling for apple pie filling.
- Whipped heavy cream can replace whipped topping
- Homemade apple pie filling can be used instead of canned apple filling
- Use apple pie spice instead of cinnamon sugar
Variations
- Peach - make these tacos with canned peach pie filling
- Cherry - use cherry pie filling and garnish with sliced toasted almonds
- Blueberry - make blueberry pie tacos with blueberry pie filling and stir in lemon zest too!
Equipment
- microwave
- pastry brush
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients for sweet tacos:
- flat bottomed taco shells
- butter
- cinnamon sugar
- apple pie filling
- whipped topping
- caramel sauce
Easy Apple Dessert Recipes
Love apples? You'll want to give these apple recipes a try too!
What to serve with apple pie tacos
Have a taco party and serve these recipes too!
Apple Pie Dessert Tacos Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 package (10 shells) flat bottomed taco shells
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon sugar
- 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
- 4 cups nondairy whipped topping thawed
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and cinnamon sugar. Brush the sides of the taco shells with the butter mixture.
- Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 5 minutes until the shells are warm and crispy.
- Meanwhile, place the apple pie filling in a microwave safe bowl. Chop the apple slices into small bite size pieces, if desired. Thenmicrowave the apple pie filling until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Spoon the apple pie filling into the warm taco shells, dividing evenly between the shells, about ¼ cup per taco shell.
- Top with whipped topping and drizzle with caramel sauce.
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