Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Brush both sides of each flour tortilla with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- To create the taco shape, carefully drape the prepared tortillas over two rungs of your oven rack. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Let them cool completely on the rack before handling.
- While the shells cool, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and beat on low speed until combined, then increase to medium until smooth. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two or three additions until fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix and deflate the filling.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag (or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off). Pipe the filling evenly into each cooled, crispy taco shell.
- Top the filling generously with fresh mixed berries. Garnish with an optional dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Success Tips: For the smoothest filling, ensure your cream cheese is fully at room temperature. Watch the shells closely in the oven as they can burn quickly. For maximum crispiness, assemble the tacos just before serving as the filling will soften the shells over time.
Variations: Try filling with chocolate hazelnut spread and toasted nuts, adding lemon zest to the filling for a Lemon Blueberry version, or creating a S'mores taco with chocolate sauce, crushed graham crackers, and toasted mini marshmallows.
Serving Suggestion: Set up a 'build-your-own' dessert taco bar for parties with bowls of filling, shells, and various toppings like different fruits, sauces, sprinkles, and chopped nuts.