Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Cheesecake Tacos, a fun and innovative twist on classic desserts. These mini tacos feature a crispy graham cracker shell filled with a luscious, creamy cheesecake filling and topped with fresh strawberries and a sweet glaze. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or simply enjoying at home, these bite-sized treats blend the beloved flavors of cheesecake with a playful presentation. Easy to customize, you can experiment with various toppings like fruit or chocolate to suit your taste. Get ready to impress your guests with these unique dessert tacos that are as delicious as they are charming!
Ingredients
- 7 9-inch tortilla shells
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
- 3/4 cup strawberry glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Lay the tortilla shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon some of the crumb mixture into each shell, pressing it gently against the sides to form a crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 11 minutes until golden brown. Allow them to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together room temperature cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add in the cheesecake pudding mix and vanilla extract; blend well.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Once taco shells are cool, fill each shell with the cheesecake filling using a piping bag or spoon.
- Top with chopped strawberries and drizzle with strawberry glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chill ingredients before mixing for the best texture in your filling. Experiment with different fruits or flavored extracts for unique variations. Keep the strawberry glaze separate until ready to serve for optimal freshness.