Taco Bell Strawberry & Cream Mexican Pizza Bite Copycat Recipe (Dessert Mexican Pizza)
You can turn Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza into dessert with two crispy cinnamon tostadas layered with sweet strawberry filling and tangy whipped cream cheese. It crunches, it oozes, and it somehow tastes like a strawberry cheesecake had a Tex-Mex phase. This one disappears fast.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- flour tortillas (6-inch) 12 pieces
- strawberry preserves 1.5 cups
- cream cheese 8 oz
- heavy cream 0.25 cups
- powdered sugar 0.5 cups
- vegetable oil (for frying) 2 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
- ground cinnamon 2 tbsp
- granulated sugar 0.25 cups
- vanilla extract 1 tsp
- salt 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
26 g
58%
Protein
3 g
7%
Fat
7 g
35%
Cooking steps
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1
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F. This oil temp delivers Taco Bell's signature crunch—don't fry below 325°F or the tostadas will be chewy.
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2
Cut each tortilla into perfect rounds with a cookie cutter for a uniform pizza bite, then fry until golden brown and bubbly on both sides (about 1 minute per side). Drain well and immediately toss in cinnamon sugar blend for that bold Taco Bell dessert finish.
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3
Mix cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Whip until smooth and fluffy—this creamy layer mimics Taco Bell's tangy cheesecake filling. Copycat tip: Use full-fat cream cheese for proper tang and richness.
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4
Spread about 2 tbsp strawberry preserves on one cinnamon tostada. Add 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese mixture, making sure to layer the filling for a Taco Bell-style oozing bite.
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5
Top with a second cinnamon tostada. Press gently to sandwich, then pipe a small swirl of cream cheese and drizzle extra preserves for that layered, visual Taco Bell effect. Serve immediately for maximum crunch—don't let them sit or they'll lose that crispy edge.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this actually taste like the Taco Bell Strawberry & Cream Mexican Pizza Bite?
Yes, this copycat captures Taco Bell's layered crunch by frying tortillas to a golden crisp and tossing them in cinnamon sugar, plus the tangy whipped cream cheese is balanced with sweet strawberry preserves—the same textures and dessert flavors you'd get from the limited-time Taco Bell bite.
Q. How do I keep the tortilla crispy for that Taco Bell crunch?
Fry tortillas at a steady 350°F, drain thoroughly, and toss in cinnamon sugar while still hot. Assemble immediately just before serving so the cream and preserves don't soften the tostadas. This step-by-step layering recreates the signature Taco Bell crunch.
Q. Can I substitute the strawberry preserves or whipped cream cheese?
Raspberry preserves work well, but for the cream cheese filling, stick with full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for tang and richness. Light or low-fat versions won't deliver the signature Taco Bell ooze and flavor.
Q. How many calories and carbs are in each dessert pizza bite?
Each serving has about 180 kcal, 26g carbs (58%), 3g protein (7%), and 7g fat (35%), closely matching a Taco Bell-size dessert bite.
Q. Can I prep these in advance, and how should I store leftovers?
It's best to fry and assemble right before serving. If you must prep ahead, store fried tostadas in an airtight container and keep the fillings chilled separately. Assemble just before eating; leftovers can be chilled but lose crunch. Reheat tostadas in a toaster oven for 2 minutes.
