Description
Mexican-inspired cheesecake tacos blend sweet and creamy dessert with crisp tortilla shells. Chocolate drizzle and caramel garnish elevate this playful fusion treat for dessert enthusiasts seeking delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tortillas (flour, small)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh berries or fruit (for garnish)
- Cinnamon sugar (optional, for dusting)
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature, preparing for tortilla transformation.
- Carefully submerge each tortilla in hot oil, gently frying for approximately 60-90 seconds per side until edges turn golden and crispy, creating a delicate, crunchy shell.
- Transfer fried tortillas onto paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining their newly crafted crispness.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese with whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky smooth and perfectly blended.
- Roll the cooled tortilla shells through a cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring an even, sweet coating that enhances the dessert’s flavor profile.
- Using a piping bag or spoon, generously fill each cinnamon-dusted shell with the creamy cheesecake mixture, creating an elegant and inviting presentation.
- Sprinkle crushed graham cracker crumbs over the filled shells, adding a delightful textural contrast to the smooth cheesecake filling.
- Garnish with an artistic arrangement of fresh berries or seasonal fruits, providing a vibrant and refreshing final touch to the dessert.
Notes
- Customize shell crispiness by adjusting frying time for desired texture and crunch.
- Select soft corn tortillas for authentic flavor or flour tortillas for a lighter, more delicate shell.
- Try alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for different flavor profiles in the cheesecake filling.
- Prepare components ahead of time and assemble just before serving to maintain optimal shell crispness and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg