Description
A delightful dessert combining the creamy richness of cheesecake with the crispy texture of a chimichanga, filled with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in diced strawberries.
- Spoon 2-3 tbsp of filling onto each tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla like a burrito, sealing the edges with egg wash.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry chimichangas until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Seal edges tightly to prevent filling from leaking.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, chimichangas, dessert recipe, fried dessert