Description
Pumpkin Pie Tacos are a delightful fusion of classic fall flavors wrapped in a fun and crunchy shell. This easy-to-make dessert combines the creamy sweetness of pumpkin pie filling with the playful presentation of tacos. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, Halloween parties, or any autumn celebration, these treats promise to impress both guests and family alike. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch of these unique tacos that are not only delicious but also customizable with your favorite toppings. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this whimsical twist on a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tortillas (8 inches)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pecans for garnish (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and cut tortillas into rounds using a cookie cutter.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Brush tortillas with melted butter and coat with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake tortilla rounds in an upside-down muffin tin for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare whipped cream by beating heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Fill cooled taco shells with pumpkin filling and top with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg