Description
Sweet Mexican-inspired “strawberry cheesecake chimichangas” blend creamy cheesecake with crispy fried tortillas, creating a delightful dessert that marries classic American and Latin American flavors. Indulgent strawberry filling and golden-brown exterior promise a memorable culinary experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 8-inch soft flour tortillas
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Dairy and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar, for coating
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, for coating
Cooking Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Craft a velvety filling by whisking cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until silky and uniform.
- Delicately incorporate diced strawberries and strawberry jam into the creamy mixture, maintaining a gentle folding technique.
- Lay a tortilla flat and centralize a generous dollop of the luscious strawberry-cream cheese blend.
- Meticulously encase the filling by folding the tortilla’s edges inward, creating a compact, sealed parcel.
- Secure the wrapped chimichanga with a toothpick to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Prepare a skillet with vegetable oil, heating to a medium-high temperature suitable for crisp, golden frying.
- Meanwhile, combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow vessel, creating a fragrant coating mixture.
- Carefully submerge each wrapped chimichanga into the hot oil, rotating to ensure even, golden-brown coloration.
- Once achieving a crisp, amber exterior, transfer the chimichangas to paper towels for excess oil absorption.
- While still piping hot, lovingly tumble each chimichanga in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Present the warm, decadent treats accompanied by additional strawberry jam or fresh, vibrant strawberries for garnish.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Filling by thoroughly draining strawberries and patting them dry before mixing into cream cheese mixture to maintain optimal texture.
- Customize Sweetness by adjusting sugar levels according to strawberry’s natural sweetness and personal preference.
- Ensure Crispy Exterior by maintaining consistent oil temperature around 350°F and avoiding overcrowding the pan during frying.
- Accommodate Dietary Restrictions by using gluten-free tortillas and low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg