Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos are delightful bite-sized desserts that combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the crispiness of taco shells, all topped with sweet strawberries. They offer a fun and creative twist on traditional cheesecake, making them perfect for parties, gatherings, or a special treat.
These treats consist of small, crispy taco shells filled with a smooth cheesecake mixture and topped with fresh strawberries or strawberry glaze. The shells are typically made by cutting flour tortillas into circles, brushing them with butter, coating them in graham cracker crumbs, and baking until golden and crisp. Once cooled, they’re filled with a creamy cheesecake filling and finished with a strawberry topping.
Here’s a Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos recipe that’s easy, fun, and perfect for parties:
Ingredients
For the Taco Shells:
- 6 small flour tortillas (cut into 3-inch circles)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam or glaze (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Taco Shells:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut tortilla circles.
- Brush both sides with melted butter.
- Coat in graham cracker crumbs (mixed with sugar, if using).
- Flip a muffin tin upside down. Drape each circle between two muffin cups to create a taco shape.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
3. Assemble the Tacos:
- Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling into cooled taco shells.
- Top with chopped strawberries. Drizzle with strawberry jam/glaze if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes before serving. Enjoy