Description
Scrumptious pebbles cheesecake tacos blend creamy dessert textures with playful Mexican-inspired presentation. Sweet graham cracker shells cradle rich cheesecake filling, inviting you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) Fruity Pebbles cereal (or Cocoa Pebbles)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tbsps butter
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Extra Pebbles cereal
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Marshmallow Base Preparation: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then gradually incorporate marshmallows, stirring until a smooth, glossy mixture forms.
- Cereal Shell Creation: Fold Fruity Pebbles into the warm marshmallow base, ensuring complete coverage of each cereal piece. While mixture remains pliable, drape approximately two tablespoons onto the back of a greased utensil to form curved taco shell shapes.
- Shell Setting: Position shells on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing them to cool and solidify at room temperature.
- Cheesecake Filling Development: Whip cream cheese until smooth, then blend in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a velvety consistency. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture to maintain its airy texture.
- Assembly and Finishing: Fill each Fruity Pebbles taco shell with the cheesecake mixture using a spoon or piping bag. Garnish with additional Fruity Pebbles, whipped cream, or preferred toppings. Chill briefly to set the filling and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Maintain Low Heat: Gently melt marshmallows to prevent burning and ensure smooth, even texture when creating taco shells.
- Work Quickly with Shells: Shape the Fruity Pebbles mixture while warm and pliable to achieve perfect curved taco shell forms.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Use a light, careful folding motion when mixing whipped cream into cream cheese to preserve airy, delicate texture.
- Chill for Best Results: Refrigerate assembled tacos briefly to help filling set and enhance flavor melding and structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg