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Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos

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Enjoy a unique dessert twist with these delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos, featuring creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry compote in crispy tortilla shells.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 tacos
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Shells
  • 5 pieces 8-inch tortillas
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup softened cream cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Begin by setting your oven to 400°F.
Prepare the Taco Shells
  1. Use a cookie cutter to cut 4-5 rounds out of each tortilla to yield about 20 taco shells.
  2. Dip each round in the melted butter, then coat them in graham cracker crumbs.
Shape and Bake
  1. Flip a muffin tin upside down. Place the tortilla pieces between the muffin cups, ensuring they form a taco shape.
  2. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until they turn a lovely golden brown. Allow them to cool in the pan.
Make the Strawberry Filling
  1. In a small pot over medium heat, combine water, sugar, and strawberries. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer to soften the strawberries.
  2. Mix the cornstarch and cold water in a separate bowl, then pour it into the strawberry mix.
  3. Stir constantly until the mixture boils again and thickens slightly—aim for a chunky texture. Allow it to cool completely.
Whip the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla on medium speed until the mixture thickens, about two minutes.
  2. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Transfer the chilled cheesecake filling into a piping bag.
  2. Fill each taco shell with the creamy filling, then top with 1/2 teaspoon of the strawberry mixture.
  3. For an extra touch, sprinkle additional graham cracker crumbs on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Best served fresh but can be enjoyed cold. Keep the filling and taco shells separate until serving for maximum freshness.
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