Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos Recipe
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos Recipe transforms traditional cheesecake into fun handheld treats.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Small saucepan
- Pastry brush
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- Graham cracker crumbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F degrees.
- Brush tortillas with melted butter completely.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over both sides evenly.
- Drape tortillas over oven rack bars carefully.
- Bake for 5 minutes until golden crispy.
- Cool shells completely before filling them.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract gradually.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks separately.
- Fold whipped cream into cheesecake mixture gently.
- Mix strawberries with jam in small bowl.
- Fill each taco shell with cheesecake mixture.
- Top with strawberry mixture and crumbs.
- Serve immediately for best texture results.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Don't overmix the filling to avoid breaking down the whipped cream.
- Assemble tacos just before serving to prevent shells from getting soggy.
- Brush tortillas evenly with butter for consistent browning and flavor.
- Let shells cool completely before filling to maintain their crispy texture.