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Easy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos Ready in 20 Minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 tacos
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

  • Taco Shells
  • 10 small flour tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Strawberry Crunch Topping
  • 20 golden sandwich cookies
  • 3 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • Garnish
  • Fresh strawberries diced or sliced
  • Whipped cream
  • Extra strawberry crunch crumbs

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Shape the Taco Shells
  2. Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter.
  3. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the tortillas.
  4. Drape the tortillas over oven-safe bars, an inverted muffin tin, or taco molds to create taco shapes.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
  6. Allow them to cool completely.
  7. Step 2: Make the Strawberry Crunch
  8. Place the golden sandwich cookies and freeze-dried strawberries into a food processor.
  9. Pulse until fine crumbs form.
  10. Mix with melted butter and set aside.
  11. Step 3: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
  12. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  13. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  14. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  15. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
  16. Step 4: Fill the Taco Shells
  17. Transfer the cheesecake mixture to a piping bag.
  18. Pipe the filling into each cooled taco shell.
  19. Step 5: Add the Crunch Topping
  20. Generously sprinkle or press the strawberry crunch mixture onto the cheesecake filling.
  21. Step 6: Garnish and Chill
  22. Top with fresh strawberries and a small swirl of whipped cream if desired.
  23. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.