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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos


  • Author: Livia Scott
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 tacos
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos are a fun and easy dessert recipe with crispy cinnamon-sugar taco shells, fluffy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a buttery strawberry crunch topping. They are perfect for party desserts, summer treats, holiday dessert tables, and sweet food ideas when you want something playful, creamy, and impressive without making a complicated baked cheesecake.


Ingredients

6 small flour tortillas

3 tablespoons melted butter

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1 cup crushed golden sandwich cookies

1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries

1/4 cup strawberry glaze


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare an upside-down muffin tin or taco rack for shaping the shells.

2. Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter.

3. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl, then coat each tortilla in the mixture.

4. Drape the tortillas over the muffin tin spaces or taco rack and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp.

5. Let the shells cool completely so they hold their shape.

6. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

7. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy.

8. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

9. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.

10. In a small bowl, combine the crushed golden sandwich cookies and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

11. Pipe or spoon the cheesecake filling into the cooled taco shells.

12. Top with sliced fresh strawberries and sprinkle or press on the strawberry crunch mixture.

13. Drizzle with strawberry glaze just before serving.

14. Chill briefly if desired, then serve while the shells are still crisp.

Notes

Do not fill the taco shells too far ahead of serving, or they can lose their crisp texture.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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