Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos Recipe
Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with these Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos. Crispy cinnamon-sugar coated taco shells are filled with a luscious cheesecake mixture and topped with fresh strawberry compote, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 dessert tacos 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Taco Shells
- 6 small flour tortillas
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
For the Strawberry Topping
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Prepare the Taco Shells: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Brush tortillas with melted butter, coat with cinnamon-sugar, fold in half, shape into tacos on a baking rack, and bake until crispy.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture. Transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate.
- Create the Strawberry Topping: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until juicy. Add cornstarch slurry, thicken the mixture, and let cool.
- Assemble the Dessert Tacos: Pipe cheesecake filling into taco shells and top with strawberry mixture.
- Serve: Enjoy these crispy dessert tacos immediately.
Notes
- You can customize the taco shells by adding a sprinkle of additional cinnamon-sugar or even a drizzle of chocolate.
- For a refreshing twist, try using a mix of berries in the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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