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Cherry Cheesecake Tacos

Cherry Cheesecake Tacos

The Crispy Chef
These Cherry Cheesecake Tacos are a fun, handheld twist on the classic dessert—featuring crispy cinnamon sugar shells, rich cheesecake filling, and fresh cherry topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 tacos
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Oven-safe bowls or taco mold
  • Small saucepan
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Shells

  • 6 large flour tortillas soft taco size
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp sour cream

For the Cherry Topping

  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted or 1 1/2 cups frozen
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Taco Shells

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix melted butter with sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Brush both sides of tortillas with the mix.
  • Drape over oven-safe bowls or taco mold.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes or until golden.
  • Let cool completely before removing.

Make the Cheesecake Filling

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth (about 3 minutes).
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Beat again.
  • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  • Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Chill while preparing the topping.

Prepare the Cherry Topping

  • In a saucepan, add cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 8–10 minutes until thick.
  • Stir in almond extract if using.
  • Cool to room temperature.

Assemble the Tacos

  • Fill each taco shell with 1/4 cup cheesecake filling.
  • Top with 2–3 tbsp cherry topping.
  • Serve immediately or chill assembled tacos for up to 2 hours.

Notes

You can prep all components 1–2 days in advance and assemble just before serving.
Substitutes: Greek yogurt for sour cream, coconut oil for butter, or whipped topping for heavy cream.
Variations include chocolate cherry, lemon cherry, caramel apple, tropical, or peanut butter twists.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSugar: 17g
Keyword Cherry cheesecake
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