Easy Pumpkin Pie Tacos
These easy pumpkin pie tacos feature crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla shells filled with creamy pumpkin pie filling and topped with fluffy whipped cream, chopped pecans, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. They're a fun, delicious fall dessert perfect for Thanksgiving, autumn parties, and family gatherings.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Oven-safe rack or taco-shell supports
- Pastry brush
- Mixing bowls
- electric hand mixer
- Rubber Spatula
- Piping bag or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter, then coat both sides with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Fold each tortilla into a taco shape and position it securely using an oven-safe rack or suitable oven-safe supports.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, until the shells are golden and crisp.
- Remove the shells from the oven and let them cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft-to-medium peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Refrigerate the pumpkin filling for 20 minutes to help it firm up.
- Spoon or pipe the pumpkin filling into the cooled taco shells.
- Top each taco with whipped cream, chopped pecans, and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Serve immediately for the best crunchy shells and creamy filling.
Notes
Nutritional Information per taco
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Sugar: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
