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Cherry Cheesecake Tacos

Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake Tacos That Wow Your Taste Buds

Cherry Cheesecake Tacos are a playful blend of cheesecake and tacos, creating a deliciously unique dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Shells
  • 6 pieces Street-Sized Flour Tortillas These smaller tortillas are easier to handle and fry.
  • 1 cup Neutral Oil Choose your preferred oil for frying.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melt before using for the coating.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For the cinnamon sugar coating.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Essential for flavor in the sugar coating.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Powdered sugar for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Improves the flavor profile.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whip to stiff peaks for texture.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Added for flavor and decoration.

Equipment

  • Deep pot
  • Candy thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Taco rack or muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Using a fork, prick the street-sized flour tortillas all over to prevent bubbling during frying.
  2. In a deep pot, pour in enough neutral oil to reach about 3 inches deep and heat it to 325°F.
  3. Carefully fold each tortilla in half and gently lower it into the hot oil using tongs. Fry for about 1 minute.
  4. Immediately after frying, place the crispy tortillas in a taco rack or muffin tin to hold their shape while they cool.
  5. Once cooled, brush each taco shell with melted butter and dip into a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Fold in whipped heavy cream.
  7. Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each taco shell with the cheesecake filling and top with cherry pie filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store any uneaten tacos wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Filling can be kept for 3 days in an airtight container. Fried shells can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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