Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a delightful fusion of classic dessert and fun street food. These crispy rolled pastries are filled with a rich strawberry cheesecake mixture and fried to golden perfection. A perfect treat for gatherings or a special dessert at home.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 frying pan
- 1 spatula
- 1 paper towels
- 1 tongs
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 plastic wrap optional
Ingredients
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cream cheese Room temperature.
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries Chopped.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For sprinkling.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For dusting.
- 2 cups vegetable oil For frying.
- whipped cream For serving, optional.
- fresh strawberries For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chopped strawberries, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold to combine.
- Lay one flour tortilla on a flat surface. Place about 3 tablespoons of the strawberry cheesecake filling in the center of the tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it from the bottom to the top, creating a tight chimichanga. Repeat this process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
- In a frying pan or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).
- Carefully place the chimichangas in the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Use tongs to remove the chimichangas and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While still warm, sprinkle the chimichangas with ground cinnamon and powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve warm with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for garnish.
Notes
You can substitute fresh strawberries with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries to create different flavor variations.
For a baked version, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and brush the chimichangas with melted butter before baking for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.