Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a delightful treat, combining creamy filling with fresh strawberries. They’re easy to prepare and perfect for any dessert lover, making them an excellent choice for gatherings or a unique family dessert.
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 tbsp sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in 3/4 cup diced strawberries.
- Divide the mixture among the flour tortillas, placing it in the lower third. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly like a burrito. Secure with a toothpick, and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare a plate with paper towels for draining the chimichangas.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil in a large, deep pan to 360 degrees F over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chimichangas in batches until golden brown and crispy, turning as necessary. Drain on paper towels for 1 minute, then coat in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Repeat frying with remaining chimichangas.
- Remove toothpicks from chimichangas and serve with leftover diced strawberries.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking instead of frying the chimichangas.
These chimichangas can be served warm with a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence.
Feel free to substitute the strawberries with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg