Here’s a fun and delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas recipe 🍓🧀—crispy on the outside, creamy and sweet on the inside.
Ingredients (makes 4–6 chimichangas)
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup strawberry jam or fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar (adjust based on sweetness of strawberries)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Chimichangas
- 4–6 flour tortillas (large)
- 2–3 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
- Optional: powdered sugar or strawberry sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the filling
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, strawberries (or jam), sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble chimichangas
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush tops with melted butter for crispiness.
- Bake
- Bake 15–20 minutes, or until tortillas are golden brown.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with strawberry sauce before serving.
Tips & Variations
- 🍓 Use blueberries or raspberries instead of strawberries.
- 🍫 Add chocolate chips to the filling for a chocolate-strawberry twist.
- 🥄 For extra indulgence, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- 🔥 For crunchier chimichangas, fry in oil instead of baking.
I can also make a mini version perfect for parties or a microwave quick-fix version if you want.
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