Ingredients
Taco Shells
6 large flour tortillas (8-inch)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons melted butter
Apple Pie Filling
3-4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1/3 to 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 to 3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
Cheesecake Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 to 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
3 tablespoons instant cheesecake pudding mix (optional for added firmness)
Instructions
Shells
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Use a 4-inch cookie cutter to cut circles out of the flour tortillas.
In a shallow bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
Brush both sides of each tortilla circle with melted butter.
Coat the buttered tortillas in the graham cracker mixture.
Place the tortillas on an upside-down muffin tin, positioning them between the cups to form taco shells.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool completely.
Apple Pie Filling
Place diced apples in a large bowl.
Add brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg; mix well.
Transfer mixture to a saucepan and add ½ cup water.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir cornstarch mixed with water into the mixture to thicken.
Cook until desired consistency, then remove from heat and cool.
Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest; beat until light and fluffy.
Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Transfer to a piping bag.
Assembly
Pipe cheesecake filling into the cooled taco shells.
Top with apple pie filling.
Optionally, sprinkle more graham cracker crumbs on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a fun twist, try different fruit fillings like caramelized pears or blueberries, or drizzle caramel sauce over the assembled tacos for extra sweetness. These tacos are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake, spiced fruit filling, and crunchy shells perfect for a fall dessert or party treat.
Let me know if you want tips for serving or storage!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg