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Pumpkin Pie Tacos

Pumpkin Pie Tacos: The Ultimate Fall Dessert Twist

Enjoy the delightful Pumpkin Pie Tacos, a playful twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Shells
  • 6 pieces Flour Tortillas 8-inch tortillas
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon reduce for a milder taste
  • 3 tablespoons Butter melted; coconut oil is a dairy-free option
Pumpkin Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can use vegan cream cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar or blend regular sugar to create
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree avoid pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice can mix cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
Creamy Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream can use coconut cream for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans optional for garnish

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Cookie cutter
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment including a muffin tin, cookie cutter, and baking sheet.
  2. Cut tortillas into 3-4 rounds using a cookie cutter (4-4.5 inches diameter). Place on a flat surface.
  3. Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow plate. Poke holes in tortilla rounds with a fork.
  4. Melt butter and brush both sides of tortilla rounds. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Place cinnamon-sugar-coated rounds in an inverted muffin tin to shape taco shells. Bake for about 10 minutes.
  6. Let taco shells cool in the pan for a few minutes to firm up.
  7. Prepare whipped cream by beating heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in pumpkin puree and spices.
  9. Fill cooled taco shells with the pumpkin filling using a piping bag or spoon.
  10. Top each taco with whipped cream and optional cinnamon and chopped pecans before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best texture, cool shells completely before filling. Customize filling flavors as desired.

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