Creamy Caramel Apple Taquitos

When you hear "taquitos," chances are you’re thinking of something warm, savory, and loaded with cheese, right? Well, hold onto your sweet tooth because these taquitos are flipping the script! Instead of the classic cheesy filling, picture this: cinnamon-spiced apples and creamy, smooth cream cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla, then sprinkled with a generous layer of cinnamon sugar. As if that’s not enough, each bite is topped off with a rich caramel drizzle that takes this dessert straight to flavor heaven.

These Caramel Apple Taquitos are the perfect fall treat—simple, irresistible, and bursting with the cozy flavors of autumn. Prepare yourself for a dessert experience that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Creamy Caramel Apple Taquitos Photo By: The Girl Who Ate Everything

Creamy Caramel Apple Taquitos

Recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

Apple Mixture:

• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Filling:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 1/4 cup caramel syrup, (more for dipping later)

• 1 package Old El Paso flour tortillas for soft tacos and fajitas, (6-inch, 10 count)

• 2 tablespoons butter, , melted

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

• In a skillet, add the apples, butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat until apples are soft. Remove from heat and set aside.

• In a small bowl mix the cream cheese and caramel syrup together until smooth.

• Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on the bottom 1/3 of each tortilla and top with a spoonful of the apple mixture. Roll up tightly.

• On a plate combine the sugar and cinnamon. Brush each tortilla well with the butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place seam side down on the prepared baking dish.

• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until tortillas are golden brown. Cool slightly and serve with additional caramel for dipping.