Description
Delight in these Cherry Cheesecake Tacos, a fun and delicious dessert that combines crisp cinnamon-sugar coated flour tortillas with a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling and sweet cherry pie topping. Perfect for parties or an easy treat, these tacos offer a unique twist on traditional cheesecake with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
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Taco Shells
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare shells: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Brush both sides of each tortilla with the melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Gently fold each tortilla over a wire rack bar or place inside an upside-down muffin tin to form a taco shape. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until the filling is smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the tacos: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into each cooled taco shell. Generously top each with cherry pie filling. For best texture and flavor, chill the assembled tacos in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- For a quicker option, substitute homemade whipped cream with store-bought whipped topping.
- Feel free to vary the fruit topping by using blueberry, strawberry, or apple pie filling instead of cherry.
- Serve these taco desserts the same day they’re made for maximum crispness in the shells.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
