Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delightful Apple Pie Cheesecake Tacos, a fun twist on traditional desserts. Combining the classic flavors of apple pie and creamy cheesecake in a crunchy taco shell, this recipe is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday parties. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your guests with these mouthwatering treats that are not only easy to make but also customizable with toppings like whipped cream and caramel. With kids loving the taco shape, they can even join in on the assembly fun! Get ready to indulge in a unique dessert experience that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 8-inch tortillas
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3–4 medium apples (peeled and diced)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- Additional spices (cinnamon, nutmeg)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut rounds from tortillas using a cookie cutter.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon in a bowl. Dip tortilla rounds in melted butter then coat with crumb mixture.
- Flip a muffin tin upside down and place coated tortilla pieces between muffin cups. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown; cool.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and add diced apples, brown sugar, and spices; cook until softened.
- Mix cornstarch with water; add to apple mixture to thicken. Cool before use.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until thickened; chill for 30 minutes.
- Pipe cheesecake filling into each taco shell and top with apple pie filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg