Description
Cherry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a delightful dessert that combines the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the crispy texture of fried tortillas, topped with sweet cherry pie filling.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the tortilla, then add 1-2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling on top.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top, securing the filling inside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the chimichangas seam-side down in the oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chimichangas from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. While the chimichangas are still warm, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over them.
- Serve warm with additional cherry pie filling or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add mini chocolate chips to the cream cheese mixture.
- To make a healthier version, bake the chimichangas at 375°F for 20-25 minutes instead of frying, brushing them lightly with oil before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg