Description
Pumpkin Pie Tacos are a delightful twist on traditional fall desserts, combining the flavors of pumpkin pie with the playful format of tacos. These easy-to-make treats feature sweet taco shells filled with a creamy pumpkin filling and topped with whipped cream, making them a perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner or Halloween gathering. With their charming presentation and rich flavors of cinnamon and pumpkin, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them warm or chilled, and don’t forget to customize your toppings for a fun, interactive dessert experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large 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
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pecans for garnish (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut out rounds from each tortilla.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon on a plate. Stab each tortilla round with a fork to prevent air bubbles.
- Brush both sides of the tortillas with melted butter, then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the tortilla rounds between muffin cups upside down on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- Prepare whipped cream by beating heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; add pumpkin puree and spices until combined.
- Fill cooled taco shells with pumpkin filling, top with whipped cream, and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg