Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos
If you’re searching for an innovative and delightful dessert that will impress your guests, look no further than these Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos. This unique recipe marries the classic flavors of creamy cheesecake with the fun format of tacos, creating a sweet treat that’s both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying. With a crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla shell filled with fluffy cheesecake and topped with a fresh strawberry sauce, these dessert tacos are sure to be the highlight of any gathering. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, this recipe is easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush tortillas with melted butter and coat with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Drape over the oven rack and bake for about 8–10 minutes until crisp. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture. Pipe this into the cooled tortillas.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until bubbly. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cool completely before topping each taco with it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg