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Holiday Cheesecake Tacos

Holiday Cheesecake Tacos: 5 Magical Festive Delights


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 15 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious holiday-themed cheesecake tacos with a creamy filling and festive toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 5 Large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 13 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Holiday sprinkles
  • 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • red and green M&M’s
  • Christmas sprinkles
  • crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (176 C). Turn the muffin tin upside down and set aside.
  2. Cut the tortillas with a 4 inch cookie cutter, about 3 circles per tortilla.
  3. Coat the cut circles with melted butter and arrange them in the prepared tin to shape into shells.
  4. Bake for 5-6 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Do not overbake.
  5. Let them cool in the muffin tin.
  6. Combine graham cracker crumbs, Christmas sprinkles, and crushed candy canes in a shallow bowl.
  7. Melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
  8. Brush cooled taco shells with white chocolate and coat with graham cracker mixture.
  9. Place coated shells on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until chocolate solidifies.
  10. Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  11. Add heavy whipping cream and beat until thickened.
  12. Transfer the filling to a piping bag.
  13. Pipe cheesecake filling into shells and top with Christmas sprinkles, crushed candy canes, and M&M’s.

Notes

  • Do not overbake tortilla shells to prevent cracking.
  • Use high-quality white chocolate for better taste.
  • Soften cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Chill heavy whipping cream for better whipping.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prepare shells and filling ahead, assemble shortly before serving.
  • Cheesecake filling can be stored for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 452
  • Sugar: 29g
  • Sodium: 257mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 53mg

Keywords: Holiday Cheesecake Tacos, cheesecake, dessert, festive