Print5-Star Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas You’ll Crave
A fun and delicious twist on traditional chimichangas, these Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas combine creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries in a crispy fried tortilla. Perfect for dessert lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 chimichangas 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Oil for frying
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in diced strawberries.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a separate bowl.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla, then sprinkle with graham cracker mixture.
- Fold the tortillas into burrito shapes, sealing the edges.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry each chimichanga until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Serve with extra strawberries or whipped cream if desired.
- For a lighter version, bake at 375°F for 15 minutes instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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