Cherry Cheesecake Tacos

These crunchy cherry cheesecake tacos are stuffed with cherry and cream cheese filling wrapped in a cinnamon sugar coated taco shell.

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Irresistible and fun, these cherry cheesecake tacos are a delightfully sweet spin on traditional tacos. A rich cherry cream cheese filling is stuffed inside a crunchy cinnamon sugar-coated taco shell that’s been baked to perfection.

Cherry Cheesecake Tacos Ingredients

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You’ll need:

For The Filling

1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup of powdered sugar
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
8-ounce tub of Cool Whip (frozen whipped topping), thawed
1 (21-ounce) can of cherry pie filling

For The Taco Shells

1 cup of granulated sugar
3 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
18 street taco-size flour tortillas (or cut soft taco-size tortillas to 4-inch tortillas with a bowl, glass, or round cookie cutter)
½ cup butter, melted

Substitutions And Additions

FRUIT: You could also top with blueberry pie filling, fresh strawberries, or other fresh fruit in this easy dessert tacos recipe.

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: If you’re a chocolate lover, sprinkle chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or even peanut butter chips on your tacos.

NUTS: To add some crunch and depth of flavor, sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans, almonds, or walnuts on top of the cheesecake filling.

CINNAMON SUGAR: Customize your cinnamon sugar coating by adding a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves for a warm, spiced flavor.

Alternatively, try using flavored sugars like vanilla sugar or lavender-infused sugar for a fragrant twist.

TOPPINGS: Fresh berries, sliced bananas, or a drizzle of caramel sauce can elevate the presentation and flavor of your cheesecake tacos.

Experiment with your favorite toppings to make them your own.

How To Make This Cherry Cheesecake Tacos Recipe

PRO TIP:

If you are making this for a crowd, this recipe will easily double or triple.

STEP ONE: Combine sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

STEP TWO: In a medium mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.

cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract blended together

PRO TIP:

The cream cheese should be at room temperature so that it mixes smoothly into the cheesecake mixture.

STEP THREE: Add in Cool Whip and continue beating until the cream cheese mixture is smooth and fluffy.

cool whip added to the cream cheese mixture

STEP FOUR: Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with tip #1M or a gallon-sized Ziploc plastic bag. Set in the refrigerator to stay cold while preparing taco shells.

STEP FIVE: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover the bottom of a cupcake pan with parchment paper.

STEP SIX: Brush the melted butter on both sides of the tortilla, and then, using a spoon, sprinkle both sides with cinnamon sugar.

Fold the tortilla in half like a taco and place it on the upside-down cupcake pan using the cupcake “bumps” to support the taco shape.

Repeat until you have filled the upside-down cupcake pan. I used three cupcake pans, but reusing one works fine.

STEP SEVEN: Bake in the 400°F oven for eight to ten minutes until the shells start to brown.

Cool in the pan for ten minutes. This is important because the tortillas will still be soft. After ten minutes, remove to a cooling rack until completely cooled.

STEP TEN: When the tacos shells are cooled, pipe cheesecake filling in a line across the center of the taco.

cheesecake filling pipped onto the tacos

STEP ELEVEN: Top with three to four cherries (and sauce) from the can of pie filling.

STEP TWELVE: Serve immediately.

How To Serve

This would be an awesome dessert for a special taco night or Mexican-themed party.

Set up a delicious taco bar with both sweet and savory shells, along with plenty of toppings for both.

Don’t forget to include our guacamole and salsa for the main course and fruit salsa with cinnamon chips for dessert.

If you like this delectable dish, our apple enchiladas and Disney churro bites are two more easy recipes.

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Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for two to three days.

The crispness of the fried tortillas is best within a few hours.

Cheesecake filling can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.

IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze the cheesecake filling for up to three months.

Thaw in the refrigerator and then pipe into freshly fried “taco” shells.

close up overhead shot of Cherry Cheesecake Tacos on a serving tray

This fun twist on classic tacos only needs a few simple ingredients. With its creamy cheesecake filling and crunchy taco shells, you have a tasty treat on your hands. It’s always fun to think outside the box, and these crave-worthy dessert tacos definitely do the trick.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I freeze these dessert tacos?

These yummy little dessert tacos are best made fresh. The taco shells will not hold up in the freezer. You can however freeze the filling and make more taco shells fresh the next time you are ready to enjoy this dessert.

Can I use corn tortillas for this cheesecake dessert tacos recipe?

We find that flour tortillas are much easier to work with and are much more pliable than corn tortillas, so for best results, we suggest sticking with flour tortillas.

What is the best oil to use for deep frying?

Vegetable oil is the standard oil used for deep frying at home. It heats to the right temperature and won’t leave any extra taste on the finished product.

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Cherry Cheesecake Tacos

5 from 7 votes

These crunchy cherry cheesecake tacos are stuffed with cherry and cream cheese filling wrapped in a cinnamon sugar coated taco shell.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

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Ingredients

Filling

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
21 ounces cherry pie filling

Taco Shell

1 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
18 street taco-size flour tortillas, or cut soft taco-size tortillas to a 4-inch round with a bowl, glass, or cookie cutter
½ cup butter, melted

Instructions

Combine sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
Add in Cool Whip and continue beating until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with Tip #1M or a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Set in the refrigerator to stay cold while preparing taco shells.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover the bottom of a cupcake pan with parchment paper.
Brush the melted butter on both sides of the tortilla, and then, using a spoon, sprinkle both sides with cinnamon sugar. Fold the tortilla in half like a taco and place it on the upside-down cupcake pan using the cupcake “bumps” to support the taco shape.
Repeat until you have filled the upside-down cupcake pan. I used three cupcake pans, but reusing one works fine.
Bake in the 400°F oven for 8-10 minutes until the shells start to brown. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This is important because the tortilla will still be soft. After 10 minutes, remove to a cooling rack until completely cooled.
When tacos shells are cooled, pipe a line of cheesecake filling across the center of the taco.
Top with 3 to 4 cherries (and sauce) from the can of pie filling,
Serve immediately.

Notes

If you are making this for a crowd, this recipe will easily double or triple.
The cream cheese should be at room temperature so that it mixes smoothly into the cheesecake mixture.

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