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Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are crispy, golden tortillas filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake and rolled in cinnamon sugar—ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients
  

For the Chimichangas

  • 6 8-inch soft flour tortillas
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sliced strawberries
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Coating

  • cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

For Serving

  • 1 cup sliced strawberries

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in ¾ cup sliced strawberries.
  • Spoon filling onto the lower third of each tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly like a burrito. Secure with toothpicks.
  • Mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl. Line a plate with paper towels for draining.
  • Pour 2 to 2½ inches of vegetable oil into a saucepan. Heat over medium-high until it reaches 360ºF.
  • Fry a few at a time for 2–3 minutes, turning until golden brown and crisp on all sides.
  • Drain briefly on paper towels, then roll warm chimichangas in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Remove toothpicks and serve warm with extra sliced strawberries on top or on the side.