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Cheesecake Chimichanga
Crispy on the outside, with a sweet and tangy filling, this cheesecake chimichanga bakes up in minutes for a perfectly satisfying treat!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the chimichangas:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of ½ lemon
- 1 cup sliced strawberries, divided
- 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
- oil for frying
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For serving:
- Whipped Cream
- sliced strawberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Divide the filling mixture between the six tortillas, spreading it across the center of each tortilla. Fold the edges of the tortilla toward the middle, then roll each tortilla up into a burrito shape and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat 1-2 inches of oil to 350°F in a heavy pot or a deep fryer.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon.
- Add the chimichangas to the hot oil, and cook 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Using tongs, roll the hot chimichangas in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm with whipped cream and strawberries.
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Notes
- Make ahead of time. Prepare these a few hours before frying them. Roll the chimichangas and secure them with a toothpick. Place them together in a pan covered with plastic wrap. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to fry.
- You can also prepare the filling and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days before rolling it in the tortillas.
- STORE. These are best when eaten right away, but if you happen to have leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap. They are easy to re-warm in the oven, but they’ll lose some of their initial crunch.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6g
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
156mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
574IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 574IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.