Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
Indulge in a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake with these Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas. Crispy fried tortillas are filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake mixture and dusted with cinnamon sugar for a delicious dessert.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 hand mixer or stand mixer
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 frying pan
- 1 paper towels
- 1 tongs
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for dusting
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for dusting
- as needed vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the diced strawberries and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold in the strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Lay out one flour tortilla on a clean surface. Place about 1/4 cup of the strawberry cheesecake filling in the center of the tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly, similar to a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the chimichangas, a few at a time. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the chimichangas from the oil using tongs and place them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together. While the chimichangas are still warm, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over them.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or additional strawberries, if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking the chimichangas in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, or until golden brown, instead of frying.
You can substitute other berries for strawberries, such as blueberries or raspberries, based on your preference.