If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect dessert for taco night, look no further than these light and fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos! Sweet cinnamon-sugar-dusted dessert taco shells are filled with an avocado yogurt “cheesecake” filling before being topped with juicy fresh fruit and shredded coconut for a tasty treat that is both nutritious and delicious.

dessert tacos filled with avocado yogurt cheesecake filling and sliced fruits and berries on a white platter.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

With summer around the corner, I’ve been in a frenzy pulling out all of my favorite strawberry recipes.

As much as I love my recipes for Lemon Berry Spring Fling Cake and Bourbon Bread Pudding with Berry Sauce, those are what I’d classify as dinner party desserts — or far too fussy (and rich!) for a weeknight family dinner.

Luckily, this dessert taco recipe meets at the intersection of sweet, simple, and relatively healthy!

cinnamon sugar dessert taco shells on a Mexican plate with a side platter of strawberries and kiwi with coconut.

Sweet and crispy taco shells are dusted with cinnamon sugar and dolloped with an avocado vanilla yogurt cheesecake studded with chopped strawberries to resemble “guacamole.” They are then filled with colorful tropical fruits and berries and garnished with coconut flakes to resemble “cheese.”

Aside from being absolutely adorable and lick-the-plate tasty, these fruity cheesecake tacos are also:

  • Quick & Easy – You only need about 10 minutes of active prep to make them, so they’re simple enough for any weeknight.
  • Versatile – Feel free to use any fruit you like, or fill the dessert taco shells with nearly anything your heart desires. Read on below for tons of ideas.
  • Wholesome & Nutritious – These tasty nibbles are sweet enough for a post-dinner snack but virtuous enough to serve as breakfast. In fact, feel free to use the churro-flavored shells as a kid-friendly option for your next yogurt parfait breakfast spread!
  • Made With Only 8 Ingredients – Chances are, you already have most of what you need on hand.

Ingredients & Substitutions

As promised, you only need a handful of ingredients to make this adorably delicious taco dessert. Here’s what to grab:

  • Granulated Sugar & Ground Cinnamon – While you’re welcome to buy pre-mixed cinnamon sugar at the store, making your own is a snap and is much cheaper.
  • Olive Oil – Feel free to swap in your preferred cooking oil or use melted butter.
  • Mini Flour Tortillas – I find that one dessert taco made from a street taco mini tortilla is the perfect amount of sweet after dinner. Feel free to use taco-sized tortillas if you want larger portions.
  • Vanilla Yogurt – Sweet vanilla yogurt has the tang and sweetness you’d expect from cheesecake, but in a healthier package.
  • Avocado – Avocado adds rich body to the “cheesecake” filling, plus turns it a fun green color to make it look like guacamole. CUTE!
  • Honey – For a little added sweetness. Feel free to swap in agave nectar or maple syrup if you prefer.
  • Fresh Strawberries – Strawberry cheesecake is a perennial favorite of mine. Feel free to swap in the berries or stone fruit of your choice.

How To Make Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos

Prep. Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Brush olive oil evenly on both sides of the mini flour tortillas.

Step 1: Make Dessert Taco Shells. Flip over a muffin pan and arrange the oil-brushed tortillas so they are resting between each cup. Bake in the preheated oven until tortillas are lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes.

mini flour tortillas on a flipped muffin tray on a marble surface ready to bake into dessert tacos.

Sprinkle shells with cinnamon sugar mixture while warm.

baked flour tortilla shells dusted in cinnamon sugar for making cheesecake tacos.

Step 2: Make Yogurt Avocado Cheesecake Filling. Place the yogurt, avocados, and honey in a blender or food processor. Mix until smooth. Fold in strawberries.

avocado vanilla yogurt made to look like guacamole in a white molcajete and topped with chopped strawberries and a sprig of mint.

Step 3: Assemble & Serve. Spoon sweet avocado yogurt dip into each taco shell, garnish with fruits and berries, and sprinkle on coconut “cheese,” if using. Serve immediately & enjoy!

dessert taco buffet with cinnamon sugar taco shells on one plate, an assortment of cut fresh fruit on another plate, a molcajete filled with avocado yogurt cheesecake filling, and a small bowl of shredded coconut.

Optional Variations

As much as I love these strawberry cheesecake-filled tacos as written, there is plenty of room for you to create your own ideal dessert tacos. Here are just a few ideas:

  • Vegan Cheesecake Tacos – Use coconut or soy-based yogurt and swap in agave or maple for honey.
  • Gluten-Free Dessert Tacos – Use your favorite GF tortillas to make gluten-free sweet taco shells.
  • Apple Pie Tacos – Fill your dessert taco shells with this apple pie filling for a fall-flavored treat.
  • Apple Cheesecake Tacos – Use the avocado cheesecake filling as your base, then top with apple pie filling for a double dose of deliciousness.
  • Cherry Cheesecake Tacos – Use roasted cherries in place of fresh strawberries.
  • Banana Pudding Tacos – Use vanilla or banana pudding as your filling, then top with sliced bananas and crushed nilla wafers.

Obviously, these are just a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Let your imagination go wild and just have fun!

Simple yogurt, sliced fruit, ice cream, chopped mango with orange liqueur, pineapple empanada filling, dulce de leche, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, and nuts, would all be simple and yummy fillings, toppings, and garnishes.

Expert Tips

  • Make the cinnamon sugar dessert taco shells ahead of time for an even quicker dessert. Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container (preferably with a leftover silica packet) for 3-4 days.
  • Use Greek yogurt for a firmer, more cheesecake-like filling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are dessert tacos made of?

There are tons of different ways to turn tacos into dessert. In this recipe, we transform flour tortillas into churro-flavored crispy taco shells, then fill them with a yogurt avocado cheesecake filling and fresh berries.

Can I make dessert tacos in advance?

While you’re welcome to bake the taco shells up to 3 days in advance and mix up the yogurt cheesecake filling up to a day or two in advance, I don’t recommend assembling the dessert tacos until you are ready to serve them.

What dessert pairs well with tacos?

If you ask me, any Mexican dessert would pair well with tacos. That said, if you’re celebrating Taco Tuesday, why not stay on theme with this dessert taco recipe?!?

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dessert tacos filled with avocado yogurt cheesecake filling and sliced fruits and berries on a white platter.

Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos

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If you've been on the hunt for the perfect dessert for taco night, look no further than these light and fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos! Sweet cinnamon-sugar-dusted dessert taco shells are filled with an avocado yogurt "cheesecake" filling before being topped with juicy fresh fruit and shredded coconut for a tasty treat that is both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

Taco Shells

Avocado Vanilla Yogurt

  • 1 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped

Toppings

  • strawberry slices
  • pineapple wedges
  • kiwi slices
  • chopped mango
  • blueberries
  • coconut flakes
  • mint leaves

Instructions 

Taco Shells

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Stir together sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Brush olive oil evenly on both sides of tortillas.
  • To assemble the shells, flip over a muffin pan and arrange the shells so they are resting between each cup.
  • Bake tortillas in preheated oven until tortillas are lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle shells with cinnamon sugar mixture while warm.
  • Fill with desired filling, toppings, and garnishes. 

Avocado Vanilla Yogurt

  • Place the yogurt, avocados, and honey in a blender or food processor. Mix until smooth. Fold in strawberries.

Assemble

  • Spoon avocado yogurt into each taco shell, and garnish with fruits and berries, and coconut if using.

Notes

Nutrition does not include fillings, garnishes, or toppings.
Optional Variations:
  • Vegan Cheesecake Tacos – Use coconut or soy-based yogurt and swap in agave or maple for honey.
  • Gluten-Free Dessert Tacos – Use your favorite GF tortillas to make gluten-free sweet taco shells.
  • Apple Pie Tacos – Fill your dessert taco shells with this apple pie filling for a fall-flavored treat.
  • Apple Cheesecake Tacos – Use the avocado cheesecake filling as your base, then top with apple pie filling for a double dose of deliciousness.
  • Cherry Cheesecake Tacos – Use roasted cherries in place of fresh strawberries.
  • Banana Pudding Tacos – Use vanilla or banana pudding as your filling, then top with sliced bananas and crushed nilla wafers.
Calories: 158kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 206mg, Potassium: 46mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 1mg

Photography by Jenna Sparks
Originally published: September 2020. This recipe is also published on CaliforniaStrawberries.com.