These Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos feature a crispy graham cracker-coated shell, a rich and creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet strawberry glaze topping. Perfect bite-sized treats for any dessert lover!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 31 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 21 tacos
Calories: 152 kcal
Ingredients:
For the Shells:
- 7 (9-inch) tortilla shells
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¾ cup strawberry glaze (or substitute with strawberry pie filling)
Instructions:
1. Make the Shells:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
- Use a 3¾-inch round cookie cutter to cut 3 circles from each tortilla.
- Pierce each circle 6-7 times with a fork to prevent bubbles.
- Brush both sides of each circle with melted butter, then press into the graham cracker mixture to coat.
- Fold each shell in half to form a taco shape. Place them between the cups of an upside-down cupcake pan.
- Bake for 11 minutes until golden and crisp. Let them cool completely in the pan to hold their shape.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the pudding mix, ½ cup of the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
- Add the remaining heavy cream and whip until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 1M tip, and pipe the cheesecake filling into the cooled taco shells.
3. Add the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped strawberries with the strawberry glaze.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cheesecake filling.
4. Serve and Enjoy!
Serve these cheesecake tacos immediately and enjoy their delightful crunch with every bite!