Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos Recipe
These Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos are a delightful and colorful dessert that combines a crunchy fruity cereal shell with a creamy, fluffy cheesecake filling. Perfect for parties or a fun treat, they offer a sweet and tangy flavor with a unique presentation that’s sure to impress.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 taco shells 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crunchy Shell
- 3 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
Garnish
- Additional Fruity Pebbles cereal for topping
- Prepare the Crunchy Shell: Combine the fruity cereal and melted butter thoroughly in a mixing bowl until each piece of cereal is evenly coated, creating a sticky mixture that will hold shape.
- Shape Your Shells: Press the cereal mixture firmly into small taco-shaped molds or muffin tins, ensuring the mixture is compacted tightly to prevent crumbling. Refrigerate the shaped shells for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Whisk Up the Cheesecake Filling: Using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Airiness: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the mixture, to maintain a light and airy texture perfect for filling.
- Assemble the Tacos: Once the cereal shells are firm, spoon the cheesecake filling generously into each shell, filling them evenly to the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle additional Fruity Pebbles cereal over the filled taco shells for extra crunch and color. Serve immediately for a soft shell texture or chill in the refrigerator for a firmer cheesecake filling.
Notes
- For best results, soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- The taco molds or muffin tins ensure the cereal shells hold their shape; if unavailable, shape by hand but chill well to firm.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the powdered sugar slightly.
- Store leftover tacos in the refrigerator in an airtight container and consume within 2 days.
- Adding whipped cream gives the filling a lighter texture; you can substitute with whipped topping if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Fruity Pebbles, cheesecake, dessert tacos, no bake dessert, fruity cereal dessert, fun dessert for kids