Description
Indulgent cherry cheesecake tacos blend Mexican street food flair with classic dessert charm. Sweet shells cradle creamy filling and luscious cherry compote, creating a delightful fusion that promises pure culinary joy for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Coating and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Oil for frying
Filling and Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a mixing vessel, creating a fragrant coating mixture for the taco shells.
- Whisk cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until velvety smooth in texture.
- Separately whip heavy cream to stiff, billowy peaks using an electric mixer.
- Gently incorporate whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy consistency.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag and chill in the refrigerator to firm up.
- Heat oil in a skillet to medium temperature (around 350°F), ensuring even cooking.
- Using kitchen tongs, carefully fold each tortilla into a taco shape and fry until achieving a golden, crispy exterior, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
- Immediately after frying, roll the hot taco shells in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow the coated shells to cool and crisp up on a wire rack.
- Fill each crisp taco shell with the chilled cheesecake mixture using the piping bag.
- Crown each taco with a generous spoonful of cherry pie filling.
- Serve immediately to preserve the delightful crunch and maximize flavor contrast.
Notes
- Customize the tortilla thickness for a crunchier or softer taco shell experience, depending on personal preference.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smoother, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Consider alternative fruit toppings like blueberry or strawberry compote for variety and seasonal twists.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels after frying to maintain a crisp texture without greasiness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 418 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg