Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a decadent dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling and sweet strawberries wrapped in tortillas, fried until golden, and dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional: powdered sugar or strawberry sauce for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly onto the center of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a chimichanga shape.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Roll warm chimichangas in cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm, garnished with powdered sugar or strawberry sauce if desired.
Notes
- Ensure tortillas are tightly wrapped to prevent filling from leaking.
- You can bake or air-fry for a lighter version.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American