Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Piña Colada Tacos, a unique dessert that combines savory tortillas with a sweet filling reminiscent of the classic cocktail. Each taco is filled with caramelized pineapples in a rich coconut sauce, bringing sunshine and flavor to your dessert table. Perfect for summer BBQs or birthday parties, these delightful tacos are not only easy to make but also visually stunning with their colorful garnishes of toasted coconut and maraschino cherries. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up this treat in no time, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings. Get ready to impress your guests with these deliciously fun dessert tacos!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large flour tortilla shells
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups canned pineapple tidbits (or fresh)
- 6 tbsp cream of coconut
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Toasted coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray two muffin tins with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted coconut oil, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut out 3-inch rounds from tortilla shells and coat them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Shape the coated rounds in the muffin tin and bake for about 6 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt coconut oil and sauté pineapple until caramelized.
- Stir in cream of coconut and heat briefly; do not oversaturate.
- Once cooled, fill taco shells with pineapple mixture and garnish with toasted coconut and cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg