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Churro Dessert Tacos

A delightful twist on traditional churros, these churro dessert tacos are crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated tortillas filled with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Shells
  • 6 pieces flour tortillas Can substitute with corn tortillas or crepes.
  • 1-2 cups vegetable oil For frying.
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup ground cinnamon For coating.
  • 1/2 cup sugar For coating.
For the Filling
  • canned whipped cream To fill the tacos.
  • fresh strawberries Sliced, can substitute with other fruits.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. While the oil heats, slice your strawberries into bite-size pieces and set them aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and sugar, and set this sweet mixture aside.
Cooking
  1. Once the oil is hot, carefully lay a tortilla in the oil. Fry it for about one minute on one side.
  2. Using tongs, gently fold the tortilla in half, shaping it like a taco. Keep frying until both sides are golden brown.
  3. Remove the crispy tortillas and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any extra oil.
  4. While they are still warm, toss each shell in the cinnamon-sugar blend until fully coated.
  5. Once the tacos are cool enough to handle, fill them generously with whipped cream and top with strawberries or your fruit of choice.

Notes

Best served fresh. Store any filled tacos in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within a day for the best texture. Fried tortillas can be frozen for longer storage.