Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake chimichangas blend Mexican and American dessert traditions into one indulgent treat. Golden-fried pastry wraps silky cream cheese and fresh strawberries, offering you a delightful culinary surprise with each crispy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 4 medium-sized tortillas
- 1 cup (150 grams) chopped strawberries
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
Coating and Spice:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a velvety filling by blending cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until silky smooth. Delicately incorporate chopped strawberries, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Position a tortilla on a clean surface and deposit a generous dollop of strawberry cream cheese blend directly in its center. Carefully fold the sides inward, creating a compact envelope. Apply a thin layer of cream cheese mixture along the tortilla’s edge to secure the seal.
- Arrange the assembled chimichanga packets inside the air fryer basket, maintaining adequate spacing between each. Activate the air fryer and program to 350F (175C), allowing the chimichangas to crisp and golden for 10-12 minutes.
- Upon completion, extract the chimichangas and delicately brush each with melted butter. Prepare a shallow plate with a blend of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Gently tumble each chimichanga through the aromatic sugar mixture, ensuring complete and uniform coating.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for a richer, more decadent filling that provides a smooth and luxurious texture.
- Ensure strawberries are fresh and ripe to maximize natural sweetness and prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- Pat strawberries dry with paper towels before chopping to prevent soggy chimichangas and maintain crispy exterior.
- Seal tortilla edges tightly to prevent filling from leaking during air frying, creating a perfect golden-brown wrap.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas and confirm all ingredients meet dietary requirements.
- Experiment with alternative fruits like blueberries or peaches for unique flavor variations of this dessert chimichanga.
- Cool chimichangas slightly before coating in cinnamon sugar to help sugar adhere better and prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg