Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Cheesecake Tacos, where a crispy graham cracker shell meets a velvety cheesecake filling, topped with fresh strawberries and a sweet glaze. This fun dessert combines the best of both worlds—crunchy and creamy—making it perfect for parties, gatherings, or a special family treat. With endless customization options for toppings, these mini cheesecake delights are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, Cheesecake Tacos will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 7 9-inch tortilla shells
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well mixed. Lightly press the mixture into the tortilla shells on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer. Add the cheesecake pudding mix, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream. Mix until fluffy and well combined.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag or zip-top bag with one corner snipped off. Pipe the filling into each cooled taco shell generously. Top with chopped strawberries and drizzle with strawberry glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute strawberries with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for variety. Allow filled tacos to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.