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    Published: Jul 12, 2021 · Modified: Sep 23, 2022 by Helen S Fletcher · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Oreo "Tacos" with Strawberry Salsa

    Oreo "Tacos" with Strawberry SalsaThese Oreo "Tacos with Strawberry Salsa" are a delightful, whimsical dessert that comes to us from season six Top Chef winner, Michael Voltagio of Ink Restaurant in L.A.  While I loved the “tacos”,  I added more excitement to the strawberry salsa.  This is really easy and such fun.

    I made these when I was doing 4 minute baking segments on TV.

    While I usually suggest rolling dough between wax paper for a variety of reasons, parchment paper is the paper of choice here so you can transfer it directly to a baking sheet.  The "tacos" are broken along the lines after baking.

    The addition of the balsamic vinegar and pepper adds another layer of interest to the strawberry salsa.  If desired, the strawberries can be cut up smaller.

    Adjustable Dough Divider

    You'll see a new piece of equipment in this post and I don't know how I lived without it.  I am loathe to buy new things.  I live in an apartment and although generous in storage space, I have it pretty well filled with equipment I use on a regular basis.  I just put in something new at the restaurant that had to be cut.  Cutting wasn't the problem.  Cutting equal size pieces was.

    I remembered seeing this adjustable dough divider.  It comes with various numbers of wheels.  I use this to mark the cake so it can be cut in beautiful square pieces.  I have already used it for crackers and cookies where I actually cut them with the divider.  Where an item is too thick to cut with the divider, I have marked it and cut along the lines. 5 wheel dough divider

    5 wheel dough divider closed

    There are various dividers out there some less expensive but the reviews were not good.  I bought the Ateco 5 Wheel Adjustable Dough Divider with Set Screw.  The screw allows you to lock down the size to which you have adjusted the divider so it doesn't move while you use it.  I don't get paid for recommending this, but Ateco is a reliable name professionals look for in cake and pastry equipment.

    Oreo Tacos

    36 oreo cookies (single stuffed) *
    1 cup all purpose flour (140 grams or 5 ounces)
    ¼ cup powdered sugar (30 grams or 1 ounce)
    ½ cup water

    *This is one 14.3 ounce package.  Be sure to use the single stuffed cookies.Oreo package

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cut 4 pieces of parchment paper to fit two large baking sheets.  I use half sheet pans that measure 13x18 inches.

    Break up the cookies and place in the bowl of a processor.  Broken Oreos for Oreo "Tacos" with Strawberry SalsaProcess until there are fine crumbs.  Oreos turned into crumbs
    Add the flour and powdered sugar.  Flour and sugar addedProcess all together.  Dry Ingredients for Oreo "Tacos" with Strawberry SalsaLastly add the water and process until a ball of dough forms.

    Remove the dough and divide it in half (2 balls 340 grams or 12 ounces each).  Place a ball of dough in the middle of a large sheet of parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment on top and flatten the dough as much as possible.  Roll the dough between the parchment until paper thin.  Remove the top piece of parchment.Dough rolled out

    With a pizza cutter, or the dough divider cut into 3" squares.  Dough cut into squaresCut the squares on the diagonal, making triangles or “tacos”.Cut on the diagonal for Oreo "Tacos" with Strawberry Salsa

    Repeat with the second piece of dough.

    Place the  parchment paper with the tacos in the baking pan.

    Bake 10 to 15 minutes until baked through.  They will be somewhat soft when coming from the oven but will crisp up as they cool.  Break apart along the lines.

    Strawberry Salsa

    2 cups strawberries, sliced
    1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
    1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
    ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Combine all together.  Let sit for about 10 to 15 minutes.  Serve at room temperature.  Place a small bowl filled with the salsa in the middle of a plate.  Surround with the chips and dust lightly with powdered sugar.

    These Oreo "Tacos" with Strawberry Salsa are a perfect dessert or snack during the hot summer days.

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    1. Lynette Pruett says

      July 12, 2021 at 9:05 am

      I have considered purchasing the Ateco multi-roller pastry cutter several times, and after reading your praises of it today, I just went to Amazon and purchased it. I have several other Ateco brand pastry tools, so I already know the quality of the products they make. My favorite, so far, is probably my 11-piece round cutter set, from 3/4” to 3 5/8”. I use these ALL the time! They may not be my favorite for long, though, once I receive the pastry cutter!
      And thank you for this fun summertime dessert recipe! I’m making your Caramel Cone Ice Cream today to serve to friends at a luncheon later this week, and next week I have another group of friends coming for lunch, so I’ll make this fun "chips and salsa" for dessert! I really like the idea another commenter posted about using the Golden Oreos as well as chocolate to have a mix of colors!
      So grateful for the vaccine, which is allowing hosting friends in our home again. Undoubtedly, one of the most detrimental effects of the pandemic last year was the social isolation. I’m thrilled to be able to bake for friends again! Hope you and Mike are doing well.

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      • hfletcher says

        July 12, 2021 at 3:47 pm

        Hi Lynette, I'm with you on the cutter sets. We had many different sets at the bakery and used them for all kinds of things.The pastry cutter is phenomenal. I can't believe it took me this long to get it. Mike and I are doing fine and you'll be happy to know Craving Cookies is on its way finally. I'll do a post on it soon. It was a really great learning experience. Take care!

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    2. Nikki P says

      July 12, 2021 at 7:06 am

      The "chips" would be great with the filling I use when I make cannoli. Same recipe would be great with the new Golden Oreo Cookies as well. A mix of both would be pretty for a party.

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        July 12, 2021 at 3:44 pm

        Hi Nikki, Great idea to use both. This was created baefore the golden oreos. These are such fun and great with the strawberries.

        Reply
    3. yanogatorBruce says

      July 12, 2021 at 4:29 am

      I would call these Oreo nachos, not tacos.

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        July 12, 2021 at 3:43 pm

        Hi Bruce, They are called tacos because that's what the creator of the recipe called them. But they are good no matter what they are called.

        Reply

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