Description
Crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla shells filled with creamy cheesecake and spiced apple pie filling create these innovative handheld dessert tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- Oil for frying
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large apples, diced
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside. Using 3.5-4 inch circle cutter, cut circles from tortillas.
- Heat 1 inch oil in a pan over medium heat. Put tortilla circles in oil and fry for 10-15 seconds, then flip, fold in half and fry until golden brown.
- Remove from oil, drain briefly, then immediately coat in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place on upside-down muffin tin to cool.
- In medium saucepan, combine water, cornstarch, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook 2-3 minutes over medium heat until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Add diced apples and vanilla extract. Cook 10 minutes until apples soften. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Beat cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for 2 minutes at medium speed until thickened.
- Transfer cheesecake mixture to piping bag. Fill shells with cream cheese filling and top with apple pie filling.
Notes
- Keep oil temperature consistent at medium heat to prevent shells from burning while ensuring they cook through completely
- Work quickly when coating hot shells with cinnamon sugar as the heat helps the mixture stick better
- Let cream cheese reach room temperature before mixing to achieve the smoothest, lump-free filling
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that hold their shape during cooking
- Assemble tacos just before serving to maintain the crispiness of the shells
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
Keywords: dessert tacos, apple pie filling, cheesecake dessert, cinnamon sugar tortillas, fried dessert shells, creative desserts, party desserts, handheld treats