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Apple Enchilada

Apple Enchilada

Author: Laura Bais
Cinnamonny apple filling wrapped in a tortilla and bathed in vanilla sauce — sounds like a fancy dessert, right? Well, you can make it in 15 minutes with all the ingredients from your pantry!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 2 people
Calories 592 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick pan
  • 2 small pots

Ingredients
 
 

Apple Filling

  • 2 apples
  • 3 tbsp sugar (More or less, to taste.)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 tbsp instant pudding (caramel-flavored)

Vanilla Sauce

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp sugar (More or less, to taste.)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp instant pudding (vanilla-flavored)

Tortillas

  • 2 tortillas
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

For the Topping

  • 10 almonds

Instructions
 

Making the Apple Filling

  • Prepare your favorite apples, quarter and peel them. Cut them into small chunks and transfer them into the pot.
  • Sprinkle some sugar and cinnamon and place it on the stove. Heat it over medium temperature until the fruit starts simmering in its juices.
  • Add ½ cup of apple juice and simmer a bit more, until the apples are soft.
  • Add ¼ of apple juice to the pot again, and dissolve the caramel instant pudding in the rest of it. Add it to the pot while whisking constantly, so it doesn’t curdle.
  • Cook it a minute maximally, so the filling stays a bit runny.

Making the Vanilla Sauce

  • Pour the milk into the pot, add some sugar and vanilla sauce, and bring it to a simmer.
  • Heat it over medium, so it doesn’t burn, and stir in the vanilla instant pudding you previously dissolved in a splash of milk.
  • Cook it for a minute, as well, so I can have a saucy consistency.

Preparing the Tortillas

  • Sprinkle tortillas with cinnamon and sugar.
  • Melt a bit of butter on medium heat and brown the tortillas for about 30 seconds or so, on each side.

Assembling the Enchiladas

  • Place the apple filling in the middle of the tortilla, flap the sides in, and roll it quickly.
  • Pour some vanilla sauce on the plate, place enchiladas, and drizzle more sauce on top. Sprinkle it with chopped almonds for additional texture! Serve it immediately and eat warm!

Notes

What Can I Use for Sweet Enchilada Filling?

I adore fruity enchiladas, so I tried many combos. I made berry filling and served it with the vanilla sauce and it was out-of-this-world. I sweetened them with honey and thickened them with chia seeds because I ate them for breakfast.
Try it with pears and peaches, as well, but I prefer syrupy sauce for these two. Also, I have one idea that I want to try – banoffee filling in a dark chocolate sauce. What do you think, could it work? Write down your ideas. ☺ 

Nutrition

Serving: 2peopleCalories: 592kcalCarbohydrates: 118gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 385mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 7gSugar: 92gVitamin A: 366IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Apple Enchilada, Dessert Enchiladas, Quick Desserts, Sweet Enchiladas