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Cheesecake Taquitos

Crispy Cheesecake Taquitos for a Sweet Dessert Twist

Indulge in Cheesecake Taquitos, a delightful dessert twist with a crispy shell and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 8 taquitos
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 lime Lime Zest Add extra for more flavor
Taquitos
  • 8 small Flour Tortillas
  • 2 inches Vegetable Oil For frying
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional: add nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Melted, can use dairy-free

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Deep skillet
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Gradually fold in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lime zest.
  2. Lay out tortillas, spread cheesecake filling down the center, and roll them tightly.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry taquitos for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Brush fried taquitos with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over them.
  5. Serve immediately for the best taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a creamy texture. Avoid overfilling tortillas.

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