Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos
Discover the joy of Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos – a delightful and fun twist on traditional cheesecake that will impress friends and family alike! These sweet treats feature crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla shells filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight desserts to festive gatherings, these tacos are as easy to make as they are delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small flour tortillas
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Brush each tortilla with melted butter and coat them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Drape each tortilla over an oven rack and bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Whip the heavy cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice; simmer until juicy. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened.
- Pipe the cheesecake filling into cooled taco shells and top with strawberry sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg