Apricots are caramelized in brown sugar, added to tortillas with sweet mascarpone cheese, rolled up, baked & topped with honey for tasty dessert tacos!

Caramelized Apricot Dessert Tacos

In my house, Tuesdays are all about “Taco Tuesday”. I’m always looking for new and delicious taco recipes to add some flavor to Tuesdays!

This week, I prepared these delicious dessert tacos and I have to say, they were unbelievably scrumptious!

Dessert Rolled Tacos

So easy to make and a great way to finish off Taco Tuesday!

Apricot Rolled Taco Ingredients

Apricot Dessert Tacos Ingredients

  • 1 lb apricots (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar
  • ¼ cup honey

Apricot Dessert Tacos Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Add the sliced apricots to a large skillet over medium heat. Top with the lemon juice and water. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and brown sugar. Caramelize for 10-12 minutes.

Caramelized Apricots

Whip the mascarpone, powdered sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl.

Mascarpone Rolled Taco Filling

Spread the cheese mixture in the middle of each tortilla.

Mascarpone Rolled Taco Filling

Top with caramelized apricots.

Apricot Rolled Taco Recipe

Roll the tacos tightly and place on a baking sheet.

Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Apricot Rolled Taco Recipe

Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey.

Apricot and Mascarpone Rolled Dessert Tacos

Allow to cool for 10 minutes then dig in!

Apricot Rolled Tacos

These tacos make a great finishing touch to any taco Tuesday or fiesta!

They would be the perfect dessert following these Chipotle Lime Chicken Fajita Skewers or Honey Glazed Salmon Tacos!

Caramelized Apricot Dessert Tacos
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Apricot Dessert Tacos

Apricots are caramelized in brown sugar, added to tortillas with sweet mascarpone cheese, rolled up, baked & topped with honey for tasty dessert tacos!
Servings: 8 rolled tacos
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Author: Whitney Bond
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb apricots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese, or cream cheese
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Add the sliced apricots to a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Top with the lemon juice and water.
  • Sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar.
  • Caramelize for 10-12 minutes.
  • Whip the mascarpone, powdered sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl.
  • Spread the cheese mixture in the middle of each tortilla.
  • Top with caramelized apricots.
  • Roll the tacos tightly and place on a baking sheet.
  • Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 383kcal (19%)Carbohydrates 51g (17%)Protein 5g (10%)Fat 17g (26%)Saturated Fat 10g (50%)Cholesterol 35mg (12%)Sodium 252mg (11%)Potassium 235mg (7%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 34g (38%)Vitamin A 1575mg (32%)Vitamin C 12.8mg (16%)Calcium 97mg (10%)Iron 1.5mg (8%)
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