Description
Delightful Pumpkin Pie Tacos combine the classic fall flavors of pumpkin pie in a fun and unique taco format. Perfect for family gatherings and celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 8-inch Tortillas
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/3 cup Butter (melted)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 3/4 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar (for sweetening the whipped cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pecans for garnish (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut 3-4 rounds out of each tortilla using a cookie cutter.
- On a plate, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
- Gently stab each tortilla with a fork to prevent air bubbles during baking.
- Brush both sides of the tortillas with melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar.
- Flip a muffin tin upside down and place the tortilla pieces in between the muffin cups.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until smooth.
- Pipe or spoon the pumpkin filling into cooled taco shells. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For the best results, use high-quality pumpkin puree and ensure your butter is at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg