Description
Indulgent strawberry cheesecake chimichangas blend Mexican and American dessert traditions into a crispy, sweet sensation. Creamy filling wrapped in golden-brown tortillas brings delightful fusion flavors that surprise and satisfy dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (150 grams) diced fresh strawberries
- 6 medium flour tortillas
Coating and Frying:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) vegetable oil (for frying)
Flavoring and Topping:
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Strawberry syrup or chocolate drizzle
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare a velvety blend by whipping cream cheese with sweetness and aromatic vanilla until silky smooth, then delicately incorporate freshly diced strawberries throughout the mixture.
- Spread the luscious filling centrally onto soft tortillas, strategically folding edges inward and rolling compactly to create neat, sealed parcels.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar coating by thoroughly mixing granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a wide, shallow vessel.
- Heat culinary oil in a deep skillet until temperature reaches optimal frying point, carefully monitoring to prevent overheating.
- Gently submerge rolled chimichangas into the hot oil, positioning seam-side downward, and fry until exterior transforms into a golden, crispy shell, rotating once to ensure even browning.
- Transfer freshly fried chimichangas onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil, then immediately coat each pastry in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture while maintaining warmth.
- Present these decadent treats immediately, optionally adorning with billowy whipped cream, drizzled strawberry syrup, or a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Prevent filling leakage by ensuring tortillas are tightly sealed before frying, which stops the creamy mixture from spilling into hot oil.
- Control oil temperature carefully between 350-375°F to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without burning the delicate tortilla wrapper.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like blueberries, peaches, or chocolate chips to create unique flavor variations while maintaining the cheesecake texture.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and whole wheat tortillas for a lighter version, making this dessert more diet-friendly without compromising taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg