Let’s dive in.
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
