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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos

These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy strawberry Oreo topping in a convenient taco form. The textural contrast and intense strawberry flavor make for a fun and satisfying treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 15 Golden Oreo cookies
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Equipment

  • Food processor or Ziploc bag and rolling pin
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet (optional)
  • Piping bag (optional)
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Strawberry Crunch: Place the Golden Oreos in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Alternatively, place them in a Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreos, melted butter, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, mixing until the filling is smooth and fluffy. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Assemble the Tacos: Spread a generous layer of the cheesecake filling onto each tortilla.
  7. Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping evenly over the cheesecake filling.
  8. Top with sliced fresh strawberries.
  9. Gently fold the tortilla in half to form a taco.
  10. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid a lumpy filling. Freeze-dried strawberries are crucial for the crunch to prevent sogginess. Add fresh strawberry slices just before serving. These tacos are best served immediately, but can be chilled for up to 30 minutes. If chilling, be aware that the crunch may soften slightly. You can experiment with briefly baking the assembled tacos at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to set the filling, but watch carefully to avoid dry tortillas.