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Berrylicious Cheesecake Tacos

Crispy sweet graham cracker taco shells loaded with fluffy, no-bake cheesecake filling and topped with a glossy, sweet-tart mixed berry compote.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 10 tacos
Course: Dessert, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Shells
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 egg large
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
Berry Compote
  • 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, etc.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Muffin tin or taco rack
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cookie cutter
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Turn a 12-cup muffin tin upside down and spray lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter and egg until a dough forms.
  3. Roll dough out between parchment paper to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles.
  4. Drape circles over the inverted muffin cups to form taco shapes. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool completely on the tin before moving.
  5. For the compote: In a saucepan, simmer berries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1 more minute until thickened. Chill completely.
  6. For the filling: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until combined. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
  8. Transfer cheesecake filling to a piping bag. Pipe generously into the cooled graham cracker shells.
  9. Top each taco generously with the cooled berry compote. Serve immediately or chill until ready.

Notes

Brushing the inside of the cooled shells with melted chocolate before adding the cheesecake filling will help keep them crispy for longer!