Cherry Cheesecake Tacos
Delightful tacos combining sweet cherry filling with a creamy cheesecake mixture, all wrapped in crispy tortilla shells.
Ingredients
For the Taco Shells
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for brushing on tortillas
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for coating
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened for a smooth filling
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use high-quality for best flavor
For the Topping
- 1 cup cherry pie filling opt for premium quality
- Whipped cream and fresh cherries for garnish (optional) adds to the presentation
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
- Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over both sides of the tortillas.
- Gently drape each tortilla over two bars of the oven rack to form a taco shell shape.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Making the Filling
- While the taco shells are baking, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- Once the taco shells are ready, spoon the cream cheese mixture into each shell.
- Top with cherry pie filling, dividing evenly among the tacos.
- Garnish with whipped cream and fresh cherries if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings and fillings to suit your taste. Store leftover taco shells in an airtight container; reheat as needed.