Pumpkin Pie Tacos
Pumpkin pie tacos are a fun and festive fall dessert with creamy spiced filling and crispy cinnamon-sugar taco shells. Topped with whipped cream, they’re perfect for autumn parties and holiday treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 tacos
- Category: Dessert, Fall Recipes, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking, No-Bake (for filling and whipped cream)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Taco Shells:
10–12 small flour tortillas
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup melted butter
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the Taco Shells:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Brush tortillas with melted butter on both sides.
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over both sides.
Drape tortillas over two bars of the oven rack to create taco shapes.
Bake for 8–10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
2. Make the Pumpkin Filling:
In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, both sugars, spices, and vanilla.
Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
Remove from heat and cool completely.
3. Whip the Cream:
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Assemble the Tacos:
Once shells and filling are fully cooled, spoon pumpkin filling into each taco shell.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
Cooling is Key: Let shells and filling cool completely before assembling to prevent soggy tacos.
Make Ahead: Pumpkin filling and whipped cream can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
Serving Tip: Assemble tacos just before serving for best texture.
Add-ons: Garnish with chopped pecans, a caramel drizzle, or crushed graham crackers for extra flair.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/pumpkin-pie-tacos/
