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Banana Pudding Cinnamon Tacos with Handmade Whipped Cream

This is a delicious twist on a taco favorite! Enjoy this fun desert with your kiddos!
Prep Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Sauce Pan
  • 1 Wisk
  • 1 Handmade Mixer or Kitchenaid

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • Vegtable oil for Frying

Banana Pudding Filling

  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Tbsp Cornstartch
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 2 Large Bananas (Smashed well)
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Homemade Whipped Cream

  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 Tbsp Powder Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Optional Toppings

  • Sliced Bananas
  • Vanilla Wafers or Graham Crackers
  • Caramel Sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, egg, and melted butter.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  • Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove the cinnamon shell tacos from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Allow them to cool completely.

Banana Pudding Filling

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and pinch of salt.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Transfer the banana pudding filling to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Homemade Whipped Cream
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.

Assembling the Banana Pudding Cinnamon Shell Tacos

  • Take a cooled cinnamon shell taco and spoon some of the chilled banana pudding filling into it.
  • Top with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
  • Optionally, garnish with sliced bananas, crushed graham crackers or vanilla waffers and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Notes

This is a fun summer dessert that you and your family will love! It's a fun twist on a classic taco favorite. Enjoy!
Keyword banana pudding, bananas, cinnamon rolls, pudding, tacos