Description
Blissful blueberry chimichangas emerge as a crispy, golden Mexican-inspired dessert that delights taste buds. Creamy filling and crunchy exterior create a perfect harmony you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Compote Creation: Simmer blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat until berries burst and mixture thickens into a luscious, glossy consistency.
- Filling Preparation: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth, creating a rich, decadent filling with luxurious texture.
- Assembly Technique: Spread cream cheese mixture across tortillas, layer cooled blueberry compote along the lower third, then expertly fold sides inward and roll tightly into compact bundles, sealing edges with melted butter.
- Air Fryer Preparation: Preheat air fryer to 375F (190C), brushing chimichangas’ exterior with melted butter to ensure golden, crispy perfection.
- Cooking Process: Arrange chimichangas seam-side down in air fryer basket, maintaining space between each for optimal air circulation, and fry for 6-8 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform crispness.
- Finishing Touches: Immediately dust with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar, then serve piping hot accompanied by whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Prevent Filling Leakage: Seal tortilla edges meticulously with melted butter to prevent blueberry compote from seeping out during air frying.
- Temperature Control: Maintain consistent 375F air fryer temperature for crispy exterior without burning the delicate tortilla wrapper.
- Cooling Compote Matters: Allow blueberry mixture to cool completely, concentrating flavors and preventing soggy chimichangas.
- Butter Brush Technique: Evenly coat chimichanga exterior with melted butter for uniform golden-brown crispiness and enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg