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Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos

Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos are packed with a rich filling tucked into a crispy shell. Each taco is topped with homemade strawberry sauce for a luscious dessert in minutes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos
Servings: 18
Calories: 247kcal

Ingredients

For the Taco Shells:

  • 18 Street Taco Size Flour Tortillas
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Butter melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 8 ounces Whipped Topping thawed – Cool Whip

For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar

Instructions

For the Shells:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a shallow bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar.  Gently stab the tortillas with a fork 6-7 times to help prevent air bubbles.
  • Coat both sides of the tortillas with the melted butter with a basting brush.  Then gently press the tortillas down into the graham cracker mixture to coat the shells.  Flip and repeat until both sides of the tortillas are coated.
  • Flip a cupcake pan upside down, fold the tortillas in half and place them in between the cups of the pan so that they keep their shape while baking.
  • Bake for 10-11 minutes until the shells are golden brown.  Let the shells cool in the pan. Make sure that the shells have cooled completely before adding the filling.

For the Filling:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer.
  • Add in the whipped topping and beat until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  • Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the strawberry topping.
  • For the Strawberry Topping:
  • Boil water together with sugar and the strawberries in a small pot. Reduce to a simmer to soften the strawberries.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of water, then add the slurry into the pot. Stir constantly until you get a slightly chunky mixture.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
  • Spoon the strawberry topping on the cheesecake tacos and serve immediately to enjoy!

To Assemble:

  • Transfer the filling mixture to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with one of the corners removed.
  • Pipe the mixture into the cooled taco shells.  Then spoon the strawberry topping on top.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

These are best served immediately after they are assembled as the shells will get soft over time. 
However, you can refrigerate the leftovers for 1-2 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
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