Description
Indulgent apple cheesecake tacos blend Mexican dessert charm with creamy New York style, creating a delightful fusion of crisp tortillas and sweet autumn flavors. Cinnamon-kissed apples and rich cream cheese fill golden shells, promising a delectable treat you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 4 cups apples (peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp))
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Sugars and Spices:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the crispy taco vessels by preheating the oven to 400°F. Blend granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Coat tortillas generously with melted butter, then thoroughly dust with the aromatic sugar mixture.
- Transform tortillas into taco shapes by draping them between inverted muffin tin cups. Bake for 8-10 minutes until achieving a golden, crunchy texture. Allow shells to cool completely.
- Create the apple compote by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Introduce diced apples, sugars, warming spices, and lemon juice. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until apples soften. Thicken the mixture with a cornstarch slurry, then remove from heat and cool.
- Whip the creamy filling by beating cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until silky smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peak consistency. Gently incorporate whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the dessert tacos by generously piping cheesecake filling into each crisp shell. Layer the spiced apple compote atop the creamy base.
- Serve immediately to preserve the perfect balance of crisp shell, creamy filling, and warm fruit topping.
Notes
- Adapt tortilla thickness for optimal crispiness by selecting thinner corn or flour tortillas that will create a delicate, crunchy shell.
- Chill cheesecake filling for 30 minutes before assembling to enhance stability and prevent potential running or sliding.
- Drain apple filling thoroughly to prevent soggy taco shells and maintain a crisp texture throughout serving.
- Customize dietary needs by using gluten-free tortillas, sugar-free sweeteners, or dairy-free cream cheese alternatives for inclusive dessert enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 201 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg