Description
Delightful “Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos” blend childhood nostalgia with gourmet dessert creativity. Sweet cereal shells cradle creamy cheesecake filling, offering an irresistible treat that will satisfy any craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) Fruity Pebbles cereal (or Cocoa Pebbles for a chocolatey version)
- 2 cups (240 g) mini marshmallows
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- Pebbles cereal (extra, for topping)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Taco Shell Crafting: Gently melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then incorporate marshmallows until achieving a silky smooth consistency. Remove from heat and thoroughly fold in Fruity Pebbles cereal, ensuring complete coating. While mixture remains warm, delicately mold approximately two tablespoons over a greased utensil handle, creating elegant curved taco shell shapes. Transfer shells onto parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing them to solidify and cool completely.
- Cheesecake Filling Preparation: Whip cream cheese until achieving a velvety texture, then seamlessly blend powdered sugar and vanilla extract for a luxurious, creamy foundation. In a separate vessel, whisk heavy cream until forming distinctive stiff peaks. Tenderly fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture, creating an airy, decadent filling with gentle, sweeping motions.
- Taco Assembly: Artfully pipe or spoon cheesecake filling into crisp Pebbles taco shells, ensuring elegant distribution. Embellish with additional cereal fragments, dollops of whipped cream, or creative garnishes that spark visual and gustatory delight. For enhanced structural integrity, consider a brief 15-minute chilling period in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, soft marshmallows for smoother, easier melting and better binding with Fruity Pebbles cereal.
- Ensure consistent taco shell thickness by using a uniform scooping technique and gently pressing mixture over mold to prevent breakage.
- Lightly grease hands with cooking spray or butter when shaping taco shells to minimize sticking and create smoother shells.
- Add a pinch of powdered sugar or cream cheese stabilizer while whipping cream to maintain firm peaks and prevent deflation in cheesecake filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg