Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas Cheesecake Tacos, where a creamy, velvety cheesecake filling meets a crisp, sweet taco shell. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the rich filling melting in your mouth and the shell providing a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- Taco Shells:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Toppings:
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar, then cut in the butter until crumbly.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles, then shape them into taco shells using a muffin tin.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, then let cool.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, mixing well.
- Gradually add heavy cream and beat until fluffy.
- Fill each taco shell with the cheesecake mixture and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The taco shells can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Store filled tacos in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version or swap cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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