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Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a quick and easy dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries, rolled in tortillas, fried until golden, and coated with cinnamon sugar.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 (8-inch) soft flour tortillas
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese, sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Fold in 3/4 cup of sliced fresh strawberries.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly among the 6 tortillas. Place filling on the lower third of each tortilla, fold the sides toward the center, then roll up like a burrito. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  4. Combine 1/3 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  5. Line a large plate with paper towels.
  6. Heat about 2 to 2 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat to 360ºF.
  7. Fry the chimichangas in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes, flipping as needed.
  8. Transfer chimichangas to paper towels to drain, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Remove all toothpicks before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Removing toothpicks before serving is essential for safety. These chimichangas can be made with gluten-free tortillas as an alternative.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg