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Churro Cheesecake Tacos

Churro Cheesecake Tacos

These churro cheesecake tacos have crisp cinnamon-sugar shells filled with creamy vanilla cheesecake filling for an easy handheld dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 Mini Tacos
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Churro Shells
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons cheesecake or vanilla instant pudding mix optional
  • Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Strawberry sauce
  • Caramel sauce
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Crushed graham crackers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Pastry brush
  • Round cookie cutter
  • Piping bag
  • Muffin tin
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Make the cinnamon sugar: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  2. Shape the tortillas: Cut the tortillas into smaller rounds if needed and poke each one several times with a fork.
  3. Coat the shells: Brush both sides with melted butter and coat evenly with cinnamon sugar.
  4. Form the tacos: Fold each tortilla and position it between the cups of an upside-down muffin tin.
  5. Bake the shells: Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp.
  6. Cool completely: Leave the shells supported until they are completely cool and firm.
  7. Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and optional pudding mix.
  8. Whip the cream: Beat cold heavy cream separately until stiff peaks form.
  9. Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  10. Fill the tacos: Transfer the filling to a piping bag and pipe it into the cooled shells.
  11. Decorate: Add strawberries, caramel, chocolate sauce, or another topping.
  12. Serve: Chill briefly and serve the tacos fresh.

Notes

  • Make sure the shells are completely cool before filling.
  • Don't add wet toppings too early.
  • For the crunchiest result, assemble shortly before serving.
  • Keep leftover cheesecake filling refrigerated.