Description
Indulge in Mango-Infused Cheesecake Tacos, a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake, tangy mango, and a fragrant cardamom cream, all nestled in a crispy corn taco shell. This dessert is perfect for parties or a unique treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small corn taco shells (6 cm diameter)
- 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 100 g (3.5 oz) plain Greek yogurt
- 80 g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 0.5 tsp ground cardamom
- 150 g (1.25 cup) fresh mango puree
- 30 g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar for compote
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (or plant-based butter)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm Taco Shells: Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F) and bake taco shells for 3-4 minutes until pliable.
- Prepare Mango Compote: Combine mango puree, 30g sugar, butter, lime juice, and salt in a saucepan; cook until bubbling.
- Thicken Compote: Whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Cool Compote: Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, yogurt, and 50g sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in vanilla, cardamom, and salt.
- Swirl in Mango: Gently fold half of the cooled compote into the filling.
- Fill Taco Shells: Distribute filling among warmed taco shells.
- Bake Tacos: Bake filled tacos for 15-18 minutes until set.
- Cool and Set: Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with remaining compote and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Notes
For best results, use ripe, sweet mangoes and ensure the cream cheese is fully softened. Warming the taco shells prevents cracking when filled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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