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Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos

A playful twist on classic cheesecake, these Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tacos feature crunchy cereal shells filled with creamy vanilla-lemon cheesecake—perfect for colorful, crowd-pleasing desserts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Fruity Pebbles Shells

  • 2 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz 450 g full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup 60 ml sour cream, room temperature
  • Zest of 1 lemon optional

Optional Garnishes

  • Extra Fruity Pebbles cereal
  • Fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
  • Fruit compote or jam
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate or caramel drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Cereal Crumbs: Pulse Fruity Pebbles in a food processor until coarse crumbs form.
  • Bind and Shape: In a bowl, mix crumbs with melted butter, corn syrup, and salt. Press ~2 Tbsp of mixture into each cup of an inverted, greased muffin tin or onto foil-draped taco molds.
  • Bake Shells: Preheat oven to 325 °F (160 °C). Bake shells 8–10 minutes, turning once, until firm and lightly golden. Cool completely.
  • Mix Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, then eggs one at a time on low speed. Fold in sour cream and lemon zest until glossy.
  • Fill Shells: Transfer batter to a piping bag. Pipe into cooled shells, filling to just below the rim.
  • Garnish & Chill: Top with extra cereal or berries. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set.
  • Serve: Arrange on a platter and add any extra drizzles or whipped cream just before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Make-Ahead: Bake shells and prepare filling a day ahead; assemble before serving.
  • Shell Crispiness: For best crunch, fill and serve soon—moisture will soften shells over time.
  • Variations: Stir in mango puree, matcha powder, or peanut butter into the filling for unique flavors.