Description
Indulgent Strawberry Air Fryer Cheesecake Chimichangas blend Mexican-inspired dessert magic with creamy cheesecake filling and crispy golden tortilla shells. Sweet strawberry goodness and rich cream cheese create a delightful treat that beckons you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) strawberry pie filling
Tortillas and Coating:
- 6 medium flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) salted butter, melted
Topping:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Calibrate air fryer to precisely 375°F for optimal cooking performance.
- Distribute cream cheese mixture evenly across tortillas, carefully layering strawberry pie filling on top.
- Execute precise folding technique by tucking tortilla sides inward, then rolling into compact cylindrical shape.
- Position chimichangas seam-side downward in air fryer basket, ensuring minimal contact between each piece.
- Delicately brush exterior surfaces with melted butter to enhance golden browning potential.
- Activate air fryer cooking cycle for approximately 10 minutes, monitoring transformation to rich golden-brown exterior.
- Remove chimichangas and immediately coat with remaining butter, then generously roll through cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Allow brief cooling period to stabilize internal temperature and structural integrity before serving.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters significantly; allow it to soften at room temperature for ultra-smooth filling.
- Select soft flour tortillas that are pliable and won’t crack during rolling for perfect sealing.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and whole wheat tortillas for a lighter, more nutritious version of this dessert.
- Try different fruit fillings like blueberry, apple, or peach to create unique flavor variations that match seasonal preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg