Description
Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas, a crispy baked treat filled with creamy sweetened cream cheese and luscious strawberry pie filling, perfect for an indulgent dessert or special breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fillings & Wrap
- 1 cup strawberry pie filling
- 8 flour tortillas
Topping
- 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 the chimichangas: Bake 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 crispiness, brush the chimichangas halfway through baking as well.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth filling.
- Serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for added indulgence.
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to baking time if baking from cold.
- Substitute strawberry pie filling with your favorite fruit preserves or pie filling for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry cheesecake chimichangas, baked chimichangas, dessert chimichangas, strawberry dessert, cream cheese filling
