Description
Savory pumpkin pie tacos blend Mexican culinary traditions with autumn flavors. Warm tortillas cradle spiced pumpkin filling, creating a delightful fusion you’ll eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 6 small flour tortillas
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (75 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Shells: Brush tortillas with melted butter and coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture, then carefully drape over an inverted muffin pan to create curved taco shapes.
- Bake Shells: Place prepared tortillas in a preheated oven at 375F (190C) for 8-10 minutes until achieving a golden, crisp amber color with a delicate crunch.
- Create Filling: Whisk pumpkin puree with heavy cream, brown sugar, and a harmonious blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until achieving a smooth, silky texture with a complex flavor profile.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the luxurious pumpkin mixture evenly into each baked shell, ensuring maximum flavor distribution.
- Finish and Serve: Top each taco with a billowy dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle with ground cinnamon, and serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of crisp shell, creamy filling, and airy topping.
Notes
- Crisp Shell Technique: Brush tortillas evenly with melted butter to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent soggy edges during baking.
- Precise Baking Angle: Use an inverted muffin pan to create uniform taco shell curves, ensuring consistent shape and structural integrity for perfect presentation.
- Spice Balance Matters: Adjust spice ratios carefully; too much nutmeg or cloves can overpower the delicate pumpkin flavor, so measure ingredients precisely for harmonious taste.
- Dietary Modification Options: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free tortillas to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg