Description
Seasonal Mexican-inspired pumpkin pie tacos blend autumn warmth with classic taco charm, creating a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Crisp tortillas cradle spiced pumpkin filling, offering a delectable culinary adventure you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup melted butter
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Transform ordinary tortillas into crispy, sweet vessels by brushing each side with melted butter and coating generously with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend.
- Create elegant taco shells by carefully draping buttered tortillas over an inverted muffin pan, ensuring they form perfect curved shapes that will hold the luscious filling.
- Bake the prepared tortillas in a preheated oven at 375F (190C) until they turn a golden, crisp amber color, approximately 8-10 minutes, allowing them to develop a delicate crunch.
- Craft a velvety pumpkin filling by whisking together smooth pumpkin puree with rich heavy cream, aromatic brown sugar, and a harmonious blend of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Ensure the spice mixture is thoroughly incorporated, creating a silky, homogeneous pumpkin cream that will tantalize taste buds with its complex flavor profile.
- Gently spoon the luxurious pumpkin mixture into each carefully prepared taco shell, distributing the filling evenly to maximize taste in every bite.
- Crown each filled taco with a billowy cloud of whipped cream, adding a light, airy contrast to the dense, spiced pumpkin base.
- Finish the dessert tacos with a delicate sprinkle of ground cinnamon, providing a final aromatic touch that elevates the entire culinary experience.
- Serve these decadent pumpkin pie tacos immediately, allowing guests to relish the perfect balance of crisp shell, creamy filling, and ethereal topping.
Notes
- Transform regular tortillas into sweet, crispy taco shells by brushing with butter and coating with cinnamon-sugar for a dessert-like crunch.
- Ensure even baking by draping tortillas carefully over an inverted muffin pan, creating perfect curved shapes that hold the creamy pumpkin filling.
- Experiment with spice levels by adjusting the amount of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut cream to reduce calories while maintaining a rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg