Description
Indulge in these delightful Apple Cheesecake Tacos, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and caramelized apples nestled in crispy tortilla shells. This fun dessert is sure to impress family and friends with its unique twist on traditional flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Shells:
- Small flour tortillas
- Cinnamon sugar (1 tablespoon cinnamon mixed with 1 tablespoon sugar)
- Melted butter (for brushing)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
Apple Topping:
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Taco Shells:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the tortillas with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Drape them over the oven rack to form a taco shape and bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let them cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream and set aside.
- Cook the Apple Topping:
- In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook until the apples are tender and the mixture is caramelized, about 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into each taco shell and top with the warm apple mixture.
- Garnish with a drizzle of caramel sauce or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- These tacos can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For an extra touch, consider adding chopped nuts to the apple topping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg