Description
Delightful tacos filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with sweet cherry pie filling, offering a perfect crunchy and creamy balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of taco shells
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- Chocolate shavings or graham cracker crumbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by placing the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer or whisk, blend in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spatula until fully integrated, creating that fluffy cheesecake filling.
- Take your taco shells and lovingly spoon the cheesecake mixture into each one, filling them generously but ensuring they’re easy to hold.
- Top each filled taco with a generous dollop of cherry pie filling, allowing the cherries to cascade over the edges.
- If you’re feeling fancy, garnish with chocolate shavings or graham cracker crumbs for that elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately to capture the crunchiness of the shells and the freshness of the filling.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the cheesecake filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Assemble the tacos just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert, cheesecake, cherry, tacos, summer, no bake