Description
These Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos are a colorful and fun dessert, featuring crispy Fruity Pebbles cereal shells filled with a creamy and sweet cheesecake filling. Perfect for a creative treat that combines the nostalgic flavor of Fruity Pebbles with a smooth, luscious filling, topped with rainbow sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
Ingredients
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For the Taco Shells
- 3 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Taco Shells: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together, stirring until smooth and fully combined. Quickly stir in the Fruity Pebbles cereal until every piece is well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Shape the Shells: While the mixture is still warm and pliable, mold it carefully over a rolling pin or taco shell mold to form taco-shaped shells. Set them aside and allow to cool completely so they harden into shape.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth without lumps.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light and fluffy cheesecake filling.
- Fill the Shells: Using a piping bag or spoon, carefully fill the cooled Fruity Pebbles taco shells with the cheesecake filling, ensuring an even and generous amount inside each shell.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle the tops with rainbow sprinkles for a colorful finish. Refrigerate the filled tacos for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Work quickly when shaping the shells as the marshmallow mixture hardens fast once cooled.
- You can substitute Fruity Pebbles with any colorful rice cereal to customize flavors.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- For easier shaping, lightly grease the rolling pin or mold before pressing the cereal mixture onto it.
- Keep the tacos refrigerated until serving to maintain firmness and freshness.
