Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas: 8 Irresistible Treats
Indulge in the sweet crunch of Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas, where creamy cheesecake is enveloped in a crispy shell, then dusted with cinnamon sugar. Each bite bursts with fresh strawberry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (100 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
- Fold in diced fresh strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Add vanilla extract and mix to elevate the flavor.
- Set the filling aside to meld flavors while preparing tortillas.
- Lay a tortilla flat and spoon filling into the center.
- Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly from the bottom.
- Repeat for remaining tortillas and place seam-side down.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chimichangas for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Roll warm chimichangas in a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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