Description
Delightful cherry cheesecake tacos blend Mexican-inspired dessert magic with creamy cheesecake bliss. Sweet crisp shells cradle rich filling, inviting you to savor each indulgent bite of this playful culinary creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cherries
- 1/4 cup sugar
Dairy and Binding:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp butter
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cherry preserves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and create a taco shell mold using an inverted baking sheet and aluminum foil to shape tortillas into curved taco shapes.
- Brush tortillas lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar, ensuring even coating on both sides.
- Drape buttered tortillas over the prepared foil mold, creating a taco shell structure that will crisp and hold its shape during baking.
- Bake tortilla shells for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- While shells cool, whip cream cheese with heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
- Chop fresh cherries into small pieces and fold gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Once taco shells have completely cooled, carefully fill each shell with the cherry cheesecake mixture.
- Drizzle cherry preserves over the filled shells and sprinkle with optional chocolate chips.
- Dust the completed cherry cheesecake tacos with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
- Serve immediately with an additional dollop of whipped cream on the side for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Choose soft, fresh tortillas for the best texture and easiest shaping when creating taco shells.
- Ensure even butter coating on tortillas to achieve a consistent golden-brown color and crispy texture.
- Watch shells closely during baking to prevent burning, as they can quickly turn from golden to overdone.
- Allow shells to cool completely before filling to maintain their crisp structure and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Fold cherries gently into cheesecake mixture to distribute evenly without breaking fruit into mushy pieces.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for some cream cheese and use low-fat alternatives.
- Keep chocolate chips optional for those wanting to reduce sugar or accommodate nut allergies.
- Make ahead by preparing shells and filling separately, assembling just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg