Cheesecake Tacos
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4.6
Cheesecake Tacos
Description
The dessert transforms flour tortillas into taco shells by cutting them into 3¾-inch circles, coating with melted butter and graham cracker crumb mixture, and baking folded over inverted cupcake pans to form taco shapes. This process creates crisp, sweet shells that hold the cheesecake filling without bending.
The cheesecake filling is made by beating softened cream cheese smooth, then combining with instant cheesecake pudding mix, whipped heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. This creates a light yet rich filling that can be spooned or piped into the cooled shells. The fresh strawberries and strawberry glaze add a refreshing contrast of flavor and a glossy, bright finish.
These cheesecake tacos are ideal for creative dessert presentations or parties, offering hand-held portions that blend classic cheesecake flavors with an unconventional format. The combination of crunchy shell, creamy filling, and fresh fruit offers diverse texture and taste elements.
If strawberry glaze is not available, using strawberry pie filling combined with fresh strawberries is a suitable substitution that maintains the required flavor and consistency for topping the tacos.
Ingredients
Shells
- 7 9- inch tortilla shells
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter melted
Cheesecake
- 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
Topping
- 1/2 cup strawberries chopped
- 3/4 cup strawberry glaze
Instructions
Shells
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add the graham cracker crumbs and sugar to a shallow dish. Stir to combine.
- Using a 3 3/4 inch circle cookie cutter, cut out 3 circles per 9-inch tortilla shell.
- Using a fork, stab it 6 to 7 times on both sides to help prevent air bubbles.
- Using a brush, coat each 3 3/4 inch shell with melted butter.
- Place in the shallow dish of graham cracker crumbs and gently press down. Flip and repeat until the shell is coated in crumbs.
- Fold the shell in half and form a seam in the middle.
- Flip a cupcake pan upside down and stagger the shells between the cups.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 11 minutes until the edges are brown and stiff.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the cupcake pans. This will allow the taco shells to keep their shape once they've cooled completely.
Cheesecake
- Add the cream cheese to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add in the pudding mix, 1/2 cup of the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until incorporated.
- Add in the remaining heavy cream and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Fill the piping bag that's been fitted with the Wilton 1M piping tip with the cheesecake filling.
- Pipe the cheesecake filling into the cooled taco shells. I like to start piping in the middle of the shell, pipe to one edge, back to the center, to the other edge of the taco, and back to the center in one continuous flow. Repeat with the remaining taco shells.
Topping
- Add the fresh chopped strawberries with the strawberry glaze to a bowl and stir to combine. *see notes
- Spoon the topping on the cheesecake tacos.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If strawberry glaze cannot be found, substitute with strawberry pie filling mixed with fresh chopped strawberries for a similar topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 21tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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