Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a delightful blend of creamy filling and sweet strawberries, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking an easy, tasty treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
- 6 (8 inch) Flour Tortillas
- 1 3/4 cups Strawberries (Diced)
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- Oil for Frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in 3/4 cup diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it in the lower third of each tortilla.
- Fold the sides of each tortilla toward the center, then roll them up like burritos and secure with toothpicks.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon and set it aside.
- Prepare a large plate lined with paper towel for drainage.
- In a deep saucepan, heat about 3 inches of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fry the chimichangas in batches until golden brown and crispy, turning them as needed. Drain on the paper towel for 1 minute.
- Roll the fried chimichangas in the cinnamon and sugar mixture to coat.
- Remove toothpicks from the chimichangas and serve with the leftover diced strawberries.
Notes
Ensure the oil temperature is accurate for the best frying results.
Feel free to add more strawberries as desired for extra flavor.
Chimichangas can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg