Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos! This playful twist on a classic dessert features creamy cheesecake filling nestled in crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla shells, topped with a luscious strawberry sauce. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or just a sweet treat at home, these tacos are sure to impress friends and family alike. The balance of crunchy and creamy textures, combined with the vibrant freshness of strawberries, makes every bite a joyous occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 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
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Brush each tortilla with melted butter and coat with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake over an oven rack for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream separately until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture. Pipe the filling into cooled taco shells.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Simmer until juicy, then stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken. Let cool before topping tacos.
- Assemble by filling taco shells with cheesecake filling and generously topping with strawberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg