Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos Recipe
These Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos are a fun and colorful twist on traditional cheesecake. Featuring crunchy fruity cereal shells filled with a creamy, light cheesecake filling and topped with more fruity cereal, this no-bake dessert is perfect for parties or a playful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Shell
- 3 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
Garnish
- Additional Fruity Pebbles cereal, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crunchy Shell: In a mixing bowl, combine the Fruity Pebbles cereal with the melted unsalted butter. Stir thoroughly until every piece of cereal is evenly coated with butter, which will help the shells hold together firmly.
- Shape Your Shells: Press the cereal mixture firmly into small taco-shaped molds or muffin tins. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to compact the mixture tightly. Place the molds into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the shells to set and become firm enough to hold the filling.
- Whisk Up the Cheesecake Filling: Using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes light and fluffy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract, continuing to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Airiness: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula, being careful to maintain the light and airy texture of the filling rather than deflating it.
- Assemble the Tacos: Once the cereal shells have chilled and are firm, spoon a generous amount of the cheesecake filling into each shell, distributing it evenly but leaving some space at the top for garnish.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle additional Fruity Pebbles cereal over the filled shells for a colorful and crunchy finishing touch. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to make mixing easier and avoid lumps in the filling.
- Press the cereal mixture firmly to help the shells hold their shape and prevent crumbling.
- For a firmer shell, you can add a little more melted butter if needed.
- These tacos are best served the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- If you don’t have taco molds, muffin tins or small bowls can be used to shape the shells.
Keywords: Fruity Pebbles, Cheesecake Tacos, No-Bake Dessert, Fun Dessert, Kid-Friendly Dessert, Fruity Cereal Dessert
