Description
These Pumpkin Pie Tacos are a fun and festive twist on a classic fall dessert! Soft tortillas are baked until golden and slightly crisp, then filled with a creamy spiced pumpkin pie filling and topped with whipped cream. Each bite combines the cozy flavors of traditional pumpkin pie with the playful shape of tacos, making them perfect for holiday gatherings, fall parties, or a creative dessert the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Shells:
- 10 small flour tortillas (street taco size works best)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipped into stiff peaks)
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle
- Crushed graham crackers or gingersnaps
- Toasted pecans
Instructions
1. Prepare the Taco Shells
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
- Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter, then coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Fold tortillas gently over the oven rack bars (or a taco rack if you have one) to create a taco shape.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool completely.
2. Make the Pumpkin Pie Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until light and fluffy.
3. Assemble the Tacos
- Spoon or pipe the pumpkin pie filling into cooled taco shells.
- Add desired toppings like whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or crushed cookies.
4. Serve
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Enjoy your festive Pumpkin Pie Tacos!
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g