Description
A delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, combining creamy richness with a crunchy topping, all in a crispy taco shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix diced strawberries with granulated sugar until coated. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush both sides of the flour tortillas with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Drape each tortilla over the oven rack to create a taco shape and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Let cool slightly.
- Fill each taco shell with the cheesecake filling and top with sugared strawberries. Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and toasted sliced almonds.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
For variety, try using different fruits like blueberries or peaches, or flavored cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, dessert, tacos, easy recipe, family treat