Description
Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos, a fun and delicious dessert that combines crisp baked flour tortillas with a creamy, fluffy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for a sweet treat or a party dessert, these tacos offer a unique twist on traditional cheesecake with a crispy shell and luscious filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Shells
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Filling & Toppings
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare taco shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of each flour tortilla with the melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Drape each tortilla over the bars of an inverted muffin tin to shape them like tacos.
- Bake taco shells: Place the prepared tortillas in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they become lightly golden and crisp. Remove them from the oven and allow to cool completely in the muffin tin, which helps retain their taco shape.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Whip the cream: In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, signaling that the cream is fluffy and firm.
- Combine filling: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula. Mix carefully to keep the filling light and airy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Assemble the tacos: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into the cooled taco shells, filling them generously. Top each taco with diced fresh strawberries. Optionally, drizzle with strawberry jam for extra sweetness and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry cheesecake tacos immediately to enjoy the contrast of the crisp shell and creamy filling at their best.
Notes
- For enhanced sweetness, toss the diced strawberries with a little sugar before filling the tacos.
- Assemble these dessert tacos just before serving to maintain the crispiness of the shells.
- Use cold heavy cream for better whipping results and a fluffier filling.
