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Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Tacos

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Strawberry shortcake dessert tacos filled with sweet macerated strawberries and fluffy cream for a fun twist on a classic summer treat.

Ingredients

Strawberry Filling

2½ cups fresh strawberries, diced

2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Why it works: Sugar draws out the strawberry juices to create a syrup, while lemon juice keeps the flavor bright and fresh.

Cream Filling

1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

4 oz cream cheese, softened

⅓ cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Why it works: Cream cheese adds structure and classic shortcake richness, while whipped cream keeps the filling light and airy.

Optional Toppings (Highly Recommended)

Crushed shortbread cookies or vanilla wafers

Extra sliced strawberries

White chocolate drizzle or strawberry syrup

Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Strawberry Filling
In a bowl, combine diced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir gently and let sit for 15–20 minutes until juicy and syrupy.

Make the Cream Filling
Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.

Assemble the Dessert Tacos
Spoon or pipe the cream filling into dessert taco shells. Top generously with the strawberry mixture and syrup.

Add Toppings & Serve
Sprinkle with crushed cookies, drizzle with white chocolate or strawberry syrup, and garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Assemble just before serving to keep shells crisp.

For extra texture, lightly toast dessert taco shells before filling.

Great for make-ahead prep—store fillings separately and assemble when ready.

Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/strawberry-shortcake-dessert-tacos/