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Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos

These Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos are a fun and delicious twist on traditional tacos, combining crispy taco shells with creamy cheesecake filling and a delightful strawberry topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Shells
  • 6 small small flour tortillas
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for a smoother filling.
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream You can use whipped topping or a lower-fat alternative.
Strawberry Topping
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped You can experiment with different fruits for topping.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water This mixture helps to thicken the sauce.

Method
 

Make the Shells
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon.
  3. Brush each tortilla with melted butter, then coat them with the cinnamon sugar mix.
  4. Drape the tortillas over an oven rack to create the taco shape.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until they are crisp. Allow them to cool completely.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until everything is combined.
  4. Pipe this creamy filling into the cooled taco shells.
Make the Strawberry Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries are juicy and soft.
  3. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Once the cheesecake filling and strawberry sauce are ready, pipe the cheesecake filling into each taco shell generously.
  2. Top with the strawberry sauce right before serving for the best crunch and flavor.

Notes

Serve these dessert tacos immediately after assembling. Pair them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence. If you have leftovers, store the cheesecake filling and strawberry sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Keep taco shells loosely covered at room temperature.