Description
Mini dessert tacos filled with a creamy pumpkin pie filling, nestled in crunchy, cinnamon-sugar coated flour tortilla shells. Perfect for fall gatherings and easy to make.
Ingredients
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For the Tortilla Shells
- 12 pieces small flour tortillas (6 inch is ideal)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (or neutral oil if preferred)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt (optional) (Enhances sweetness)
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (Use full fat block style for best texture)
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (Not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon with a pinch of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
For Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream (Cold for whipping)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (To sweeten the cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare Tortilla Shells
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut each tortilla into rounds using a large cookie cutter or use small whole tortillas.
- Brush both sides of tortillas lightly with melted butter.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon on a plate and press each tortilla into the mix to coat both sides.
- Flip muffin pan upside down and drape each coated tortilla between the muffin bumps to form a taco shape.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until crisp and lightly golden. Monitor closely after 8 minutes.
- Let shells cool completely on a rack.
Prepare Pumpkin Pie Filling
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- For a lighter filling, fold in whipped cream at the end.
Make Whipped Cream
- In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then mix until combined.
Assemble Tacos
- Pipe pumpkin filling into cooled tortilla shells.
- Top with a swirl of whipped cream.
- Garnish with crushed graham crackers, cinnamon dusting, mini chocolate chips, or caramel drizzle as desired.
Notes
Keep shells and filling separate until ready to serve to maintain crunch. For best results, assemble tacos 15 to 45 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Fall
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2