Cherry Cheesecake Tacos

Here is a dessert that is going to thrill the masses! A great dessert that you can add to your Mexican Theme days at your place if you celebrate them. Cherry Cheesecake Tacos is a great dessert that is easy to make, tastes great, and is a load of fun.

Kids and adults love these, not just for the flavors, but because they make people smile.

The recipe is versatile, you can get the kids to help out and you will not be surprised at how fast these are eaten. They can be made for special celebrations, or on theme days as mentioned.

Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, these cherry cheesecake tacos are sure to hit the spot!

Try them out tonight and see just how great these are.

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Why am I going to love this recipe?

This is a fun recipe for a unique dessert that can be versatile, you can change up fruit, and use low fat cream cheese.

• Crunchy Shell
• Sweet and Creamy Cheesecake Filling
• Easy to Make
• Oven Baked Shell
• Great For Every Season of The Year

How versatile are the Cherry Cheesecake Tacos?

You could change the fruit that is in them. You could use less sugar to lower the calorie count. You could also eliminate the sugar coating and leave the coating as graham cracker crumbs.

Give my banana tacos recipe a try as well for another dessert taco recipe.

Variations

• Instead of vanilla extract swap with almond extract.
• Use gluten-free cracker crumbs and tortillas if you want a gluten-free dessert.
• Swap cherries with a different flavor. You can use any pie filling or just diced fresh fruit for topping.
• If you want to make a sugar-free option use a sugar-free powdered sugar to help reduce sugar, and then swap with sugar alternatives in other ingredients.

Ingredients

• Water
• Tortillas
• Cornstarch 
• Graham cracker crumbs
• Cream cheese softened
• Butter melted
• Powdered sugar
• Cherries halved
• Vanilla 
• Granulated sugar
• Lemon zest

How to make this Cherry Cheesecake Tacos Recipe?

Step 1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees, and place a muffin tin upside down on a large baking sheet. 

Step 2. Use a cookie cutter that is 4 inches around, and cut circles from the tortillas. 

Step 3. Place the melted butter into a shallow bowl, and dip the tortilla circles into it. 

Step 4. Add the graham cracker crumbs to another bowl, and press the dipped tortillas into the crumbs to coat them. 

Step 5. Fold the tortillas into a taco shape, and place them in between the cups of the upside-down muffin tin. 

Step 6. Bake the tortillas for 10 minutes, and allow them to cool. 

Step 7. Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.

Step 8. To a saucepan over medium heat, add the cornstarch mixture, granulated sugar, and cherries.

Step 9. Bring to a boil, and simmer until the mixture has thickened and the cherries have softened. Set aside and chill. 

Step 10. Blend together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light and creamy. Chill for 30 minutes. 

Step 11. Pipe some of the cream cheese mixtures into each taco shell.

Step 12. Top with some of the cherry mixture.

Step 13. A pinch of crumb as a final touch.

Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, these cherry cheesecake tacos are sure to hit the spot! Enjoy!

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How should these be stored?

The shells alone can be stored at room temperature. The filling and the fruit should be chilled. My suggestion is to only make the amount you will need. It is much easier to make more tacos than it is to store the assembled tacos. Once assembled, it is not possible to store it without the shell becoming soggy.

Can these be frozen?

It is not suggested that you freeze the tacos once they have been assembled. The shells can be placed in an airtight container and stored on the counter. The filling and the fruit do need to be refrigerated.

Can these be reheated?

There is no reason to need to reheat the Cherry Cheesecake Tacos.

More tacos Recipes Ideas?

Oven Baked Tacos – Definitely going to make these again.

Philly Cheesesteak Tacos – A perfect side dish!