Description
Delight in these Cherry Cheesecake Tacos, featuring crispy cinnamon-sugar coated tortilla shells filled with a rich and creamy cheesecake filling, topped off with luscious cherry pie filling. Perfect for a fun dessert that combines the flavors of cheesecake and the crunch of a taco shell.
Ingredients
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For the Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Taco Shells
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Oil for frying (about 2 cups)
For the Topping
- 1 can cherry pie filling (approx. 21 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined. Set this aside to coat the fried taco shells later.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Transfer the filling into a piping bag and refrigerate to firm up.
- Fry the Taco Shells: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat to approximately 350°F (175°C). Using tongs, carefully fold each flour tortilla in half and fry in the hot oil for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Remove the fried taco shells from the oil and immediately dip or sprinkle them generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Place them on paper towels to cool and set.
- Assemble the Tacos: Once the taco shells have cooled to room temperature, pipe the cheesecake filling evenly into each shell. Then spoon a generous amount of cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Serve: Serve the cherry cheesecake tacos immediately to enjoy the contrast of the crunchy shell and creamy filling at their best texture.
Notes
- For best results, use small flour tortillas as they fry up nicely into taco-shaped shells.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth cheesecake filling.
- Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to maintain oil temperature for even frying and to avoid greasy shells.
- These tacos are best served fresh to maintain the crunchy texture of the shell.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
