Description
A delightful fusion of pumpkin pie and tacos, offering a comforting yet playful twist on a classic autumn dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 beaten egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese (optional)
- Soft flour tortillas or crispy corn taco shells
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh pecans, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and beaten egg. Mix until smooth. If craved, fold in cream cheese until well blended.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brush the taco shells with oil. Warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Spoon the pumpkin filling generously into each shell. Optionally add caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms.
- Top with whipped cream or fresh pecans, and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
- Serve the tacos on a platter with a bowl of optional toppings for customization.
Notes
Fill tacos right before serving to prevent sogginess. Feel free to adjust spices in the filling to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pumpkin, tacos, dessert, fall recipes, pumpkin pie