Strawberry Tacos

I can describe to you a recipe for making Strawberry Tacos, an original and summery idea that combines Mexican cuisine with the sweet taste of strawberries. Here’s an Italian twist on the classic taco, turning it into a dessert or sweet snack.

Ingredients

• 4 mini corn or flour tortillas (if you can’t find them ready-made, you can prepare them with corn or wheat flour, water, and a pinch of salt)
• 250 grams of fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 250 grams of fresh ricotta or mascarpone
• 1 sachet of vanillin or vanilla extract
• Lemon juice to taste
• Fresh mint to garnish (optional)
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by washing and chopping the strawberries into small pieces. Place them in a bowl with a tablespoon of granulated sugar and a bit of lemon juice. Mix and let rest for about 15 minutes, so they form a light natural syrup.
2. Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix the ricotta or mascarpone with the vanillin (or vanilla extract) and a tablespoon of granulated sugar until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream.
3. Lightly warm the tortillas in a non-stick pan or in the microwave, just enough to make them soft and flexible.
4. Assemble the tacos by spreading a generous spoonful of ricotta or mascarpone cream on each tortilla, add the strawberries with their juice and fold in half to give the classic taco shape.
5. If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves and dust with a bit of powdered sugar before serving.

The addition of ricotta or mascarpone and vanillin are Italian touches that create a perfect combination with the sweetness of the strawberries, turning a traditionally savory dish into a delicious dessert.

Curiosity

Tacos are a fundamental element of Mexican cuisine and are usually prepared with savory ingredients. This sweet version represents an interesting variation that plays on the contrast between the typical spicy warmth of tacos and the freshness of seasonal fruit.