Description

Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a delightful dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling and sweet strawberry pie filling wrapped in crispy baked flour tortillas, coated with cinnamon sugar. Perfectly golden and slightly crispy, these chimichangas make an easy and irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheesecake Filling

1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Other Ingredients

1 cup strawberry pie filling
8 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chimichangas.
Prepare cheesecake filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Spread filling on tortillas: Evenly spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture onto each flour tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to facilitate rolling.
Add strawberry filling: Place a spoonful of strawberry pie filling in the center of each tortilla over the cream cheese layer.
Roll tortillas: Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly, ensuring the fillings stay inside, and then place them seam side down in a greased baking dish to prevent unrolling during baking.
Brush with butter: Brush the tops of the rolled tortillas with melted butter to help achieve a golden, crispy texture during baking.
Add cinnamon sugar topping: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle this mixture evenly on top of the buttered chimichangas.
Bake: Bake the chimichangas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they become golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Cool and serve: Allow the chimichangas to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns and to let the filling set slightly for the best eating experience.

Notes

For extra crunch, you can broil the chimichangas for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to avoid burning.
Serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for added sweetness.
If you prefer, substitute strawberry pie filling with fresh strawberries and a bit of sugar and cornstarch cooked down to a thick sauce.
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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