Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos Recipe
Crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla shells filled with fluffy cheesecake filling and topped with homemade strawberry sauce, these Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos are a creative and delicious dessert that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 35 Minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings (6 dessert tacos)
- Category: Sweet Treats
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Taco Shells
- 6 small flour tortillas
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
For the Strawberry Topping
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare Taco Shells: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat tortillas with butter and cinnamon-sugar, bake until crispy.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whip heavy cream and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Create Strawberry Topping: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Assemble Dessert: Pipe cheesecake filling into taco shells, top with strawberry mixture.
- Serve: Enjoy these crispy and creamy dessert tacos!
Notes
- Add a drizzle of melted chocolate for an extra indulgent touch.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge and assemble just before serving to maintain the crispiness of the shells.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Dessert Taco
- Calories: Approximately 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
