How to make Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Step 2: Lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter and coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Step 3: Flip a muffin tin upside down and fold tortillas in between the cups to hold a taco shape. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Let cool completely.
Step 4: In a shallow bowl, combine crushed Golden Oreos and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Set aside.
Step 5: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Step 6: Pipe or spoon the cheesecake filling into cooled taco shells. Roll the filled edges in the strawberry crunch coating.
Step 7: Top with sliced strawberries and drizzle with strawberry sauce or jam if desired. Serve immediately.
Recipe Variations and Possible Substitutions
- Swap Golden Oreos with vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies.
- Use raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries.
- Add a layer of Nutella or melted white chocolate inside the shell before filling.
- Try a no-bake version by using store-bought taco shells or waffle cones.
Storage and Reheating Tips
- Best served fresh for the crispiest texture.
- Store unfilled taco shells in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Keep cheesecake filling refrigerated and assemble tacos just before serving.
- Avoid freezing as the texture of tortillas and cream filling may change.
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