Description
Apple Cheesecake Tacos combine crisp, cinnamon-sugar coated tortillas with a creamy cheesecake filling and tender apple pie pieces. This fun and delicious dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors reminiscent of classic apple pie with a creamy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Shells
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling (chopped into small pieces)
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
- Crushed graham crackers or chopped nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Taco Shells: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush both sides of each tortilla with the melted butter. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Dredge each tortilla in this mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Shape and Bake Tacos: Drape the coated tortillas over the bars of an upside-down muffin tin to create taco shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the tortillas are crisp and golden. Remove from oven and let them cool completely to set their shape.
- Make the Whipped Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring the cream is cold for best results.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly into each cooled taco shell.
- Add Toppings: Top each filled taco with chopped apple pie filling. Drizzle generously with caramel sauce and, if desired, sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the Apple Cheesecake Tacos immediately for the best crunch, or refrigerate until ready to serve, filling them just before serving to maintain crispiness.
Notes
- You can use either homemade or store-bought apple pie filling based on preference and convenience.
- For a deeper flavor and added texture, sauté the apples in butter and cinnamon before chopping and using as a topping.
- Prepare the taco shells in advance and store them at room temperature. Fill them right before serving to keep them crunchy.
- This dessert is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
