Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake filling nestled in a crispy, cinnamon-sugar dusted taco shell, topped with sweet cherry pie filling in these Cherry Cheesecake Tacos. A fun and easy-to-make dessert that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Shells:
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare Taco Shells: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Warm tortillas, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, shape into taco shells, and bake until golden.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream until fluffy.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill taco shells with cheesecake mixture, top with cherry pie filling, and chill before serving.
Notes
- For variety, try blueberry or strawberry pie filling.
- To make ahead, prepare components separately and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
