Description
Mexican-inspired pumpkin pie tacos blend autumn spices with traditional taco techniques, creating a unique culinary experience. Crisp tortillas cradle sweet pumpkin filling, inviting savory-sweet exploration and delighting palates with unexpected flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tortillas (8-inch)
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sugar (granulated)
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (ground)
- ¼ cup sugar (powdered)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (pure)
- 1 ½ tsps pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup cream (heavy whipping)
- 2 tbsps sugar (powdered)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pecans (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Shell Preparation: Craft taco shells by cutting tortillas into circular shapes, ensuring uniformity with a precise cutter.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon on a plate, creating a flavor-enhancing exterior.
- Tortilla Conditioning: Pierce tortilla rounds with a fork to prevent air pocket formation, then brush with melted butter and coat thoroughly in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Shell Shaping: Invert a muffin tin and drape tortilla rounds between cups to create elegant curved taco shapes.
- Baking Process: Position in a preheated 400°F oven, baking until shells transform into golden, crisp structures, approximately 10 minutes.
- Filling Creation: Blend softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then incorporate pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice for a rich, velvety filling.
- Whipped Cream Development: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Assembly: Cool shells completely, then fill with pumpkin mixture using a spoon or piping technique.
- Finishing Touches: Top with a luxurious dollop of whipped cream, optionally garnishing with chopped pecans and a light cinnamon dusting.
- Serving: Present immediately to maintain optimal texture and temperature of these festive dessert tacos.
Notes
- Prevent Shell Breakage: Fork-perforate tortillas carefully to stop air bubbles and maintain structural integrity during baking.
- Master Coating Technique: Evenly brush melted butter and thoroughly dip tortilla rounds in cinnamon-sugar for consistent, flavorful shells.
- Temperature Control Matters: Bake at precisely 400°F for exactly 10 minutes to achieve golden, crisp shells without burning.
- Serving Strategy: Assemble and serve immediately to preserve the delicate crunch and optimal temperature of the dessert tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 19
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg