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Apple Pie Cheesecake Tacos

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🍏 Enjoy a delightful twist on classic desserts with Apple Pie Cheesecake Tacos, combining the textures of crunchy shells and creamy filling.
πŸ₯§ This easy-to-make treat blends cinnamon-spiced apple filling and rich cheesecake for a perfect balance of flavors anyone will love.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24-30 taco shells

Ingredients

– 6 flour tortillas (8-inch, cut into 24-30 rounds) for shells

– 1 cup graham cracker crumbs for shells

– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for shells

– 1/4 cup melted butter for shells

– 1 cup heavy cream for cheesecake filling

– 1 cup softened cream cheese for cheesecake filling

– 1 teaspoon lemon zest for cheesecake filling

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cheesecake filling

– 1/4 cup powdered sugar for cheesecake filling

– 2 tablespoons butter for homemade apple filling (optional)

– 3-4 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes for homemade apple filling (optional)

– 1/3 cup brown sugar for homemade apple filling (optional)

– 3 tablespoons water for homemade apple filling (optional)

– 1 teaspoon cinnamon for homemade apple filling (optional)

– 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg for homemade apple filling (optional)

– 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch for homemade apple filling (optional)

– 2 tablespoons water for homemade apple filling (optional)

Instructions

1-First, preheat your oven to 400Β°F (about 200Β°C) and combine the graham cracker crumbs with cinnamon. Cut the tortillas into rounds using a cookie cutter, then dip each round into the melted butter and coat it with the graham cracker mixture. Place these rounds between the cups of an upside-down muffin tin to shape them into taco shells, and bake for 10 minutes until they’re golden and crisp. Let them cool before moving on.

2-Next, for the apple filling, melt butter in a pan and add the diced apples, brown sugar, spices, and water. Cook over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes until the apples soften, then mix the cornstarch with water and add it to the pan. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until it thickens, and let it cool. This step really brings out the fresh apple flavors that make these tacos special.

3-For the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract for 2 minutes until it’s thickened. Chill it for 30 minutes and transfer it to a piping bag for easy use. Finally, pipe the cheesecake filling into the cooled taco shells, top each with about 1/2 teaspoon of the apple filling, and sprinkle extra graham cracker crumbs on top if you like. Serve right away or chilled for the best taste.

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Notes

🍽️ Prepare tortilla shells ahead of time to save on assembly day.
🍎 Homemade apple filling offers superior flavor and can be refrigerated or frozen.
🧴 Gradually add cornstarch slurry to thicken the apple filling to your desired consistency.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooling and chilling time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking and assembling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco shell
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg