Here’s a Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos recipe — a super fun and indulgent dessert that blends crispy taco shells, creamy cheesecake filling, and a nostalgic strawberry crunch topping (just like the ice cream bar!). These are perfect for parties, birthdays, or just impressing your sweet tooth. 🍓🌮🧁
🍓 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos
🍽️ Yield: 8–10 dessert tacos
⏱️ Total Time: ~1 hour (includes chill time)
🎉 Fun, no-bake filling with crispy taco shells
📝 Ingredients
🔸 For the Taco Shells:
- 8–10 flour tortillas (street taco size or 6-inch rounds)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
🔸 For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold (or 8 oz whipped topping like Cool Whip)
🔸 For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
Option 1: Using Oreos
- 10 Golden Oreos
- 10 Strawberry Oreos (or ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries + 10 Golden Oreos)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Option 2: Using cake mix (alternate crunch topping)
- ½ cup strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup vanilla cake mix or crushed Golden Oreos
- ¼ cup butter, melted
(Bake in oven at 350°F for 5–7 min if using raw cake mix method)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Taco Shells
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tortillas into smaller circles if needed (about 5–6 inches).
- Brush both sides with melted butter, then coat in sugar (and cinnamon if using).
- Drape tortillas over oven rack bars or lay them over rolled-up foil logs on a baking sheet to form a taco shape.
- Bake for 7–10 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Let cool fully — they’ll firm up more as they cool.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Or just fold in thawed Cool Whip.
- Chill in fridge for 15–20 minutes while you prepare the topping.
3. Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- In a food processor, pulse Golden and Strawberry Oreos until crumbly (don’t over-blend).
- Or blend freeze-dried strawberries with Golden Oreos.
- Stir in melted butter to bind it into a crumbly topping.
4. Assemble the Dessert Tacos
- Fill each taco shell with the cheesecake mixture (use a spoon or piping bag).
- Top generously with the strawberry crunch topping.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of strawberry syrup if desired.
🧠 FAQs
❓ Can I make these ahead?
Yes, but keep the shells, filling, and topping separate until just before serving to avoid sogginess.
❓ Can I freeze them?
The assembled tacos don’t freeze well (shells soften), but the cheesecake filling and crunch topping can be frozen separately for 1–2 months.
❓ Can I use premade taco shells?
Yes! You can use store-bought dessert taco shells or cannoli shells as a shortcut.
❓ Can I make it lighter?
Use:
- Reduced-fat cream cheese
- Light whipped topping
- A smaller tortilla or make mini tacos
Would you like a printable version, a chocolate variation, or a strawberry shortcake trifle-style version in jars for easy serving?