Amazing Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas Recipe

Amazing Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas Recipe

I. Ingredients

For chimichangas:

• 6 (8-inch) soft flour tortillas
• 8 oz cream cheese ( room temperature)
• 2 Tablespoon sour cream
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cups sliced strawberries
• Vegetable oil-for frying
• 2. For coating:
• 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
• ⅓ cup sugar

For serving: 

• 1 cup sliced strawberries

II. Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese , sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract .
2. Fold in ¾ cup of sliced fresh strawberries.
3. Divide the mixture evenly between 6 tortillas. Slather the filling in the lower third of each tortilla, fold the two sides of each tortilla toward the center and then roll the tortilla up like a burrito (secure it with a toothpicks!) .
4. Combine ⅓ cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
5. Line a large plate with paper towels.
6. In about 5 inch deep saucepan place about 2 -2½ inch vegetable oil for frying and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches 360ºF.
7. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes and flip them as needed (work in batches)
8. Transfer the chimichangas to the paper towel on a plate to drain for a minute, then roll them in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
9. Don’t forget to remove all toothpicks from the chimichangas!!!