Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a delicious dessert made by filling tortillas with a creamy cheesecake mixture and sweet strawberry pie filling. They are baked until crispy and topped with a cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for a quick and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry pie filling
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking pan lightly.
- In a bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture onto the center of each tortilla, then add strawberry pie filling.
- Roll the tortillas tightly, tucking in the sides, and place them seam-side down in the baking pan.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Optional: drizzle caramel or serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- Swap strawberry filling with other fruit fillings like blueberry or apple.
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat tortillas and reduce the sugar.
- The chimichangas can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg