Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas combine the creamy sweetness of strawberry cheesecake with the crispiness of fried tortillas. This fun and decadent dessert is crispy on the outside and rich and gooey on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix until fully combined. Fold in chopped strawberries and lemon juice if using.
- Lay a tortilla flat and place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center. Fold in the sides and roll it up like a burrito to enclose the filling. Repeat with all tortillas.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the chimichangas seam side down, a few at a time, for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Remove fried chimichangas and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Dust with powdered sugar while still warm. Garnish with extra strawberries and serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese or coconut cream.
- Gluten-free tortillas can be used to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Enhance the flavor with mini chocolate chips or crushed nuts.
- A dash of cinnamon in the tortilla adds extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Strawberry cheesecake chimichangas, dessert chimichangas, fried cheesecake, sweet chimichangas