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Pumpkin Pie Tacos

Pumpkin Pie Tacos: A Fun Twist on Fall Flavor Delight

Pumpkin Pie Tacos are a delicious dessert twist, combining autumn flavors with crunchy shells.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Shells
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas can substitute with corn tortillas for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optionally swap with pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can use margarine as dairy-free alternative
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese can opt for dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree fresh pumpkin can work too
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract vanilla bean paste can be used as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice can mix cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger if out
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream coconut cream works as non-dairy alternative
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans optional garnish

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Pie Tacos
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Gather your muffin tin and a baking sheet.
  2. Cut the flour tortillas into round shapes, about 4 to 4.5 inches in diameter.
  3. Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow plate.
  4. Melt butter, brush it on both sides of the tortillas, then coat them with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Arrange the coated tortillas in an upside-down muffin tin and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Beat together heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  7. Blend together cream cheese, powdered sugar, canned pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  8. Fill cooled taco shells with pumpkin filling, top with whipped cream and optional chopped pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerate filled tacos for about 30 minutes before serving for a more intense flavor.

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