Description
A playful dessert that combines classic cheesecake flavors in a hand-held taco shell, filled with creamy filling, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and crunchy cookies.
Ingredients
- 8 dessert taco shells
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup crushed cookies
- Strawberry syrup or jam, optional
- Fresh mint leaves and powdered sugar for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whip the heavy cream to medium peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture. Chill for 20–30 minutes if desired.
- Get the strawberries ready: Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit to macerate.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each taco shell with cheesecake filling. Top with strawberries and dollop with whipped cream.
- Add the crunch: Sprinkle crushed cookies over the top and drizzle with strawberry syrup.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Best served fresh. Keep assembled tacos refrigerated and consume within 6 hours for quality.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American