Description
Christmas Cheesecake Tacos are the kind of festive dessert that instantly makes the table feel more fun. Crisp cinnamon-sugar taco shells are filled with a fluffy no-bake cheesecake filling, then topped with graham cracker crumbs, crushed peppermint, and a drizzle of chocolate for a sweet holiday finish. This easy recipe is perfect for Christmas parties, dessert boards, holiday baking nights, and make-ahead dessert ideas when you want something playful, creamy, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
6 small flour tortillas
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Brush both sides of the tortillas with melted butter.
3. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl, then coat both sides of each tortilla lightly.
4. Drape the tortillas over two bars of the oven rack or place them in taco molds to create taco shapes.
5. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until crisp and lightly golden, then cool completely.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
8. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
9. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into the cooled taco shells.
10. Top with graham cracker crumbs, crushed peppermint candies, and chocolate syrup.
11. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Notes
Use fully softened cream cheese so the filling turns out smooth and creamy without lumps.
Fill the taco shells shortly before serving to keep them crisp and prevent softening.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked and No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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