Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a delightful dessert that combines the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the crispy texture of fried tortillas, topped with fresh strawberries and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
- 8 medium flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup strawberry preserves or strawberry sauce
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Fill the tortillas: Place approximately 3 tablespoons of cheesecake filling in the center of each tortilla.
- Roll: Fold in the sides, then roll tightly like a burrito to seal the filling inside.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Fry: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chimichangas in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Coat: Remove from the oil, drain briefly on paper towels, and roll in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- Prepare the glaze: Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and pourable.
- Decorate: Drizzle with strawberry sauce and glaze. Top with fresh strawberries and crushed graham crackers.
- Serve: Enjoy warm while the outside is crispy and the cheesecake filling is creamy.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Adjust the sweetness of the filling by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg