Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with Pumpkin Pie Tacos, a creative twist on a classic fall dessert. These fun handheld treats combine the smooth richness of pumpkin filling with a crunchy taco shell, making them perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or Halloween parties. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these impressive tacos that are sure to wow your guests. The creamy pumpkin filling, enhanced with aromatic spices, and topped with fluffy whipped cream create an irresistible autumn-inspired sweet treat. Plus, they’re kid-friendly and versatile enough to suit any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eight-inch tortillas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
- Chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Use a cookie cutter to cut out rounds from each tortilla.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon on a plate. Poke each tortilla with a fork to prevent air bubbles.
- Brush tortillas with melted butter, then dip in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Shape the tortillas into taco shells by placing them over an upside-down muffin tin and bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat whipped cream ingredients until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add pumpkin puree, vanilla, and spices.
- Fill cooled taco shells with pumpkin filling, top with whipped cream, and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg