Description

These Delicious Pumpkin Pie Tacos offer a festive twist on traditional pumpkin pie by wrapping a spiced pumpkin filling in warm, crispy mini tortillas. Roasted pumpkin is blended with a cozy mix of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, then topped with cream cheese and honey for a rich, sweet, and comforting treat perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

Pumpkin Pie Filling

4 lb fresh pumpkin, cut in halves and seeds removed
1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ginger
4 tbsp honey

Taco Assembly and Toppings

8 mini-sized tortillas (corn or flour)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp oil (for shallow frying)
1 cup cream cheese
2 tbsp honey (for drizzling)

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Instructions

Prepare the Filling: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the pumpkin into halves and remove all seeds. Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes until the flesh is soft and easily pierced with a fork. Allow to cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and mash thoroughly in a bowl to a smooth consistency.
Mix the Spices: To the mashed pumpkin, add 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cloves, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 4 tablespoons honey. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined to create the pumpkin pie filling.
Heat the Tortillas: Warm a skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil the pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Heat each mini tortilla in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they become warm and pliable, with a slight crisp, making them easy to fold into taco shapes.
Fill the Tortillas: Spread a generous layer of the prepared pumpkin pie filling onto each warm tortilla, ensuring each taco has ample filling to deliver robust flavor.
Add the Toppings: Drizzle 2 tablespoons honey evenly over the filled tacos. Add a scoop or spread 1 cup of cream cheese across all tacos, balancing the spicy sweetness with creamy richness.
Final Touch and Serve: For extra sweetness and visual appeal, optionally sprinkle a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon over the top. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm spices and cool cream cheese in every bite.

Notes

Use fresh pumpkin for the best flavor and texture.
You can substitute mini tortillas with regular tortillas cut into smaller sizes if mini ones are unavailable.
If you prefer, bake tortillas briefly to crisp them instead of heating in a skillet.
Adjust the sweetness of the filling by adding more or less sugar and honey according to taste.
For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with coconut cream or a vegan cream cheese alternative.
Serve these tacos immediately as the tortillas are best enjoyed warm and fresh.