Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

 

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

A decadent dessert made easy
Uses everyday ingredients
Quick prep — the hardest part is waiting to fry
Crunchy outside and creamy inside
Works great with fresh or frozen strawberries
Can be fried, baked, or air-fried

This recipe checks all the boxes for flavor, convenience, and irresistible presentation.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (or cool whip for shortcut)

1 cup finely diced strawberries (fresh or thawed frozen)

For Assembly:

6 large flour tortillas (burrito size, soft and flexible)

1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash to seal edges)

For Coating:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil)

Optional Toppings:

Fresh strawberry slices

Whipped cream or canned topping

Strawberry sauce or preserves

Powdered sugar dusting

Chocolate or white chocolate drizzle

Homemade Strawberry Sauce (Optional but Recommended)

This adds an extra pop of strawberry flavor:

1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon water