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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos for a Sweet Surprise Treat

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos offer a fun and delicious dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with crispy taco shells.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese ensure it's softened for easy mixing
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the filling
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances the flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream whipped for a fluffy texture
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries provides fruity flavor
For the Taco Shells
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs creates a crunchy texture
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter binds the crumbs
For Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Toasted Pecans optional crunch
  • 1/2 cup Additional Chopped Strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • taco molds or muffin tin
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually mix in granulated sugar and vanilla extract, incorporating until combined.
  3. Gently fold in the heavy cream until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Dice fresh strawberries into small pieces and carefully stir them into the cheesecake filling.
  5. In another bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated.
  6. Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into taco-shaped molds or a muffin tin.
  7. Place the molded taco shells in the refrigerator and allow them to chill for at least 2 hours.
  8. Once the taco shells are firm, remove them from the mold and evenly spoon the cheesecake filling into each shell.
  9. Sprinkle the optional chopped toasted pecans over the filled tacos for added crunch.
  10. Garnish with additional chopped strawberries and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve the tacos within 3 days of assembly to maintain freshness.

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