Description
Indulge in the delightful contrast of crispy taco shells filled with a creamy, spiced pumpkin filling. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, reminiscent of autumn, with a hint of warmth from cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- Taco Shells: 8 small corn tortillas
- Pumpkin Filling: 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened), 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Toppings: Whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Shape the tortillas into taco shells by draping them over the edges of an oven-safe rack or baking sheet.
- Bake the taco shells in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
- Remove the taco shells from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Fill each taco shell with the pumpkin filling, then top with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead: The pumpkin filling can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store any leftover filled tacos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream instead of cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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