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Pumpkin Pie Tacos

Delicious Pumpkin Pie Tacos for a Unique Fall Dessert Experience

Pumpkin Pie Tacos are a fun twist on a classic dessert, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Shells
  • 20 pieces Flour Tortillas Substitute with corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Coconut oil is a great dairy-free alternative.
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Silken tofu works as a vegan substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Fresh pumpkin (cooked and pureed) is an excellent alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice You can mix your own with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free variation.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans Optional but recommended!

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • round cookie cutter
  • Electric mixer
  • chilled bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pumpkin Pie Tacos
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Cut out 3-4 rounds per tortilla using a round cookie cutter. Poke the tortilla rounds with a fork.
  3. Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon on a flat plate.
  4. Brush the tortillas lightly with melted butter and dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  5. Shape tortillas in an upside-down muffin tin and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Allow taco shells to cool for a few minutes.
  7. Beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; mix in pumpkin, vanilla, and spice.
  9. Pipe or spoon the pumpkin filling into cooled taco shells.
  10. Top with freshly-made whipped cream and optional pecans; serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Pumpkin Pie Tacos are not just a unique dessert; they’re an experience of fall flavors wrapped in a fun format!

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