Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos
Delightful dessert tacos filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with a sweet strawberry mixture, perfect for gatherings or a special treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 the strawberry mixture)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush melted butter on both sides of tortillas and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake tortillas in the oven for about 10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp, shaping them as needed.
- Combine chopped strawberries with ¼ cup granulated sugar and lemon juice in a pot over medium heat, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until bubbly, then remove from heat to cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl, gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream separately until soft peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the cheesecake filling into crispy shells and topping with the strawberry mixture.
- Serve immediately, optionally drizzled with chocolate sauce or topped with whipped cream.
Notes
Feel free to modify the filling with different fruits or flavors for a unique twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert tacos, cheesecake, strawberries, easy dessert, summer treat