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 theyβre 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 itβs 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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π½οΈ Prepare tortilla shells ahead of time to save on assembly day.
π Homemade apple filling offers superior flavor and can be refrigerated or frozen.
π§΄ Gradually add cornstarch slurry to thicken the apple filling to your desired consistency.
- 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
