Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos—a unique dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the fun, handheld appeal of tacos. Perfect for summer gatherings or casual family dinners, these sweet treats feature fresh strawberries enveloped in crispy taco shells made from flour tortillas. With a simple preparation method and customizable toppings, these tacos are sure to be the star of any dessert table. The contrast of textures and flavors makes every bite a delicious adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 flour tortillas (street taco size)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 5 Tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a bowl. In another bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar.
- Dip each tortilla in melted butter, then coat with the crumb mixture.
- Place coated tortillas upside down in a cupcake pan to shape them into taco shells. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let baked taco shells cool for about 8 minutes before removing.
- For the filling, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth; gradually add confectioner's sugar and vanilla extract.
- Fill cooled taco shells with cheesecake mixture and top with strawberry filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg