Irresistible Apple Cheesecake Tacos (Easy & Fun!)
The ultimate fun dessert! Crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla shells are filled with fluffy cheesecake filling and warm homemade apple pie filling. A guaranteed hit for parties and family treats.
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Sugar Shells:
- 6 large 10 inch flour tortillas
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Neutral oil like vegetable or canola, for frying
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz one block full fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Apple Pie Filling:
- 2 large tart apples like Granny Smith, peeled and diced into ½ inch pieces
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅛ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make Shells: Mix ½ cup brown sugar and 1 ½ tsp cinnamon in a bowl. Cut tortillas into 3.5-4 inch circles using a cutter or glass.
- Fry & Shape: Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F-375°F. Fry one tortilla circle for 10-15 seconds per side until pliable. Fold in half with tongs to form a taco shape and hold in oil until golden and crisp (20-30 sec more). Drain on paper towels for 2-3 seconds.
- Coat: Immediately dredge the hot shell in the cinnamon sugar mix, coating inside and out. Place in an upside down muffin tin to cool. Repeat.
- Make Apple Filling: In a saucepan, whisk water, cornstarch, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until thickened (2-3 min). Add diced apples and ½ tsp vanilla. Simmer 8-10 min until apples are tender. Let cool slightly.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add cold heavy cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat on medium high until stiff peaks form and mixture is thick (2-3 min).
- Assemble: Pipe or spoon cheesecake filling into each cooled shell. Top with a spoonful of apple pie filling.
- Serve: Serve immediately for crisp shells, or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Coat shells in cinnamon sugar IMMEDIATELY after frying for it to stick. For best results, assemble close to serving time. Shells can be baked: brush with butter, coat in cinnamon sugar, shape, and bake at 400°F for 5-7 mins.