Description
Pebbles cheesecake tacos blend childhood nostalgia with gourmet creativity, turning classic breakfast cereal into a whimsical dessert adventure. Mexican-inspired shells cradle creamy cheesecake filling, inviting you to savor a playful twist on traditional sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal (or Cocoa Pebbles)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- Extra Pebbles cereal
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
- White chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Craft vibrant taco shells by gently melting butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then gradually incorporate marshmallows until they transform into a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Remove from heat and thoroughly fold Fruity Pebbles into the marshmallow base, ensuring each cereal piece becomes completely enrobed.
- While the mixture remains warm and pliable, carefully drape approximately two tablespoons onto the back of a greased utensil, creating elegant curved shell shapes.
- Position each delicate shell on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing them to cool and solidify naturally at room temperature.
- Prepare the luxurious cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese until perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Introduce powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a velvety consistency.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until it forms sturdy, defined peaks that hold their shape.
- Gently incorporate the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, folding with a light touch to maintain the airy texture.
- Carefully fill each crisp Pebbles taco shell with the decadent cheesecake mixture, using a spoon or piping bag for precision.
- Garnish with additional Fruity Pebbles, dollops of whipped cream, or creative toppings of your choice.
- For optimal enjoyment, chill the assembled tacos briefly to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Customize shell texture by adjusting marshmallow-to-cereal ratio for crunchier or softer taco shells.
- Prevent sticky shells by using slightly greased hands when shaping and working quickly while mixture remains warm.
- Create gluten-free version by selecting gluten-free Fruity Pebbles and ensuring cream cheese is certified gluten-free.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-sugar marshmallows and sugar-free powdered sweetener alternative for health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg