Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos Recipe
Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos are a fun and colorful twist on traditional cheesecake, featuring crispy fruity cereal shells filled with a light, creamy cheesecake mixture and topped with additional fruity cereal for a delightful crunch. This no-bake dessert is perfect for parties, kids, or anyone craving a vibrant, sweet treat that combines texture and fruity flavor in an inventive taco shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6-8 taco servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Shells
- 3 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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
Instructions
- Prepare the shell mixture: Combine the Fruity Pebbles cereal and melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until every cereal piece is evenly coated with the butter to help the shells hold together.
- Form the taco shells: Press the cereal mixture firmly into small taco-shaped molds or muffin tins, compacting tightly to ensure the shells keep their shape. Place the molds in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes light and fluffy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract, continuing to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. This step helps maintain a light and airy texture in the filling.
- Assemble the tacos: Once the cereal shells are firm and chilled, spoon the cheesecake filling generously into each shell, filling them evenly.
- Add garnish and serve: Sprinkle additional Fruity Pebbles cereal on top of the filled tacos for extra color and crunch. Serve immediately for a soft shell or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes if a firmer texture is preferred.
Notes
- You can substitute Fruity Pebbles with any colorful, sweet crispy rice cereal for a similar effect.
- For firmer shells, chill the formed taco shells longer, up to 1 hour.
- Make sure the cream cheese is well softened at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- These tacos are best consumed within 24 hours for freshness and crunchy texture.
- This recipe contains dairy and gluten from the cereal; consult ingredient labels for allergens if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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