Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos are a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, combining creamy cheesecake filling with crunchy graham cracker taco shells and fresh strawberries. A fun and delicious dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Graham Cracker Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (35g) chopped toasted pecans
Additional:
- Additional chopped fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until well combined.
- Fold in Cream and Strawberries: Gently fold in the heavy cream and finely chopped fresh strawberries into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- Make the Graham Cracker Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are fully coated and the texture resembles coarse sand.
- Form Taco Shells: Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly into 8 small taco-shaped molds or a muffin tin. Press the mixture firmly into the sides and bottom to create sturdy taco shells.
- Chill the Shells: Place the molds with the formed shells into the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the shells are firm and maintain their shape when removed.
- Fill the Tacos: Carefully remove the chilled taco shells from the refrigerator. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into the center of each shell, ensuring each has an equal amount.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped toasted pecans over the filled tacos if using, and garnish with additional chopped fresh strawberries for a vibrant finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the cheesecake tacos chilled for the best flavor and texture combination of creamy filling, crunchy shells, and juicy fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg