Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos Recipe
Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos, a fun and easy no-bake dessert combining creamy sweetened cream cheese filling with fresh strawberries and a crunchy graham cracker shell. Perfect for a refreshing treat or party dessert, these tacos offer a delicious balance of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 Taco Servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Filling
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Shell
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (35g) chopped toasted pecans (optional)
Garnish
- Additional chopped strawberries for garnish (optional)
- Prepare the shell mixture: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and chopped toasted pecans if using. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Form the taco shells: Using your hands or a mold, shape the graham cracker crumb mixture into taco shell forms on a parchment-lined tray. Place them in the refrigerator to firm up while preparing the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Slowly add the heavy cream, beating until the mixture is fluffy and well combined.
- Add strawberries to filling: Gently fold the finely chopped strawberries into the cheesecake mixture, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Assemble the tacos: Remove the graham cracker shells from the refrigerator and carefully fill each shell with the strawberry cheesecake mixture using a spoon or piping bag for neatness.
- Garnish and chill: Top the filled tacos with additional chopped strawberries if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped toasted pecans from the shell mixture.
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor; frozen strawberries can be used but drain well before chopping.
- You can prepare the graham cracker shells a day in advance and store them in an airtight container.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
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