Description
Mexican-inspired cheesecake tacos bring a playful twist to dessert traditions. Sweet cream cheese filling nestles inside crisp cinnamon-sugar tortilla shells, creating a delightful fusion of flavors you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 small taco shells (soft)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Chocolate drizzle (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a warm oven at 350F (175C) and lightly mist taco shells with cooking spray for a crisp foundation.
- Create a sweet coating by thoroughly blending granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing container.
- Generously dust each taco shell with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position taco shells carefully over a baking rack to maintain their curved shape, allowing even heat circulation.
- Bake the prepared shells for 5-7 minutes until they develop a golden, crisp texture, then remove and allow complete cooling.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until ultra-smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and airy filling with consistent texture.
- Transfer the creamy filling into a piping bag or use a spoon to carefully fill each cooled cinnamon-crusted taco shell.
- Optional: Enhance presentation by artfully topping with fresh seasonal berries or drizzling melted chocolate across the filled shells.
- Serve immediately to preserve the delicate crispness of the shells and enjoy these delightful dessert tacos.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar to match your taste preferences.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free filling that spreads easily.
- Prepare taco shells ahead of time and store in an airtight container to maintain crispness before filling.
- For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas or gluten-free taco shells and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 393 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg