Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Taco (Printable)

Crispy taco shells meet creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries and golden cookie crunch

# What You'll Need:

→ Taco Shells

01 - 8 small flour tortillas
02 - 2 tablespoons butter, melted
03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Cheesecake Filling

05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Topping

09 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
10 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Crunch Topping

12 - 8 vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed
13 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Dredge tortillas in the mixture to coat evenly.
03 - Drape tortillas over two bars of an oven rack so they hang like taco shells. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool completely on rack.
04 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until combined. Slowly add heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
05 - Combine diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to release juices.
06 - Mix crushed cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter until well combined.
07 - Fill each cooled taco shell with cheesecake filling using a piping bag or spoon. Top generously with strawberry mixture and sprinkle with crunch topping.
08 - Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy shells and creamy filling is ridiculously satisfying
  • They look impressive but come together faster than youd expect
  • Everyone gets their own adorable individual portion
02 -
  • The taco shells must be completely cool before filling or theyll get soggy fast
  • Room temperature cream cheese prevents lumps in your filling
  • These are best served immediately after assembly
03 -
  • Crush your freeze-dried strawberries in a ziplock bag to contain the powder
  • Use a star tip when piping the filling for an extra pretty presentation

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