Description
Delight in these decadent Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas, combining creamy strawberry and chocolate spreads with fresh strawberries, wrapped in crispy fried flour tortillas and coated in cinnamon sugar for a perfect dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 pieces flour tortillas
- 8 ounces strawberry cream cheese spread or plain cream cheese
- 1 cup chocolate spread (Nutella, Hershey’s, etc.)
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (trimmed and sliced)
For Frying and Coating
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cream cheese spread and chocolate spread. Mix until well blended and smooth, creating a rich and creamy filling.
- Assemble the Chimichangas: Lay out your flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese and chocolate mixture onto the center of each tortilla, then top with fresh sliced strawberries.
- Roll the Tortillas: Fold the sides of the tortillas over the filling, then roll them up tightly from the bottom to the top to securely enclose the filling.
- Heat Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it is hot and ready for frying.
- Fry Chimichangas: Carefully place the rolled chimichangas in the hot skillet seam side down. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: While frying, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl to make the coating mixture.
- Coat Chimichangas: Once the chimichangas are golden brown, remove them from the skillet and immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve: Place the coated chimichangas on a serving plate and garnish with additional sliced strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce if desired for extra indulgence.
Notes
- You can use plain cream cheese if strawberry cream cheese spread is unavailable, but adding fresh strawberries is crucial for flavor.
- Be careful when frying to avoid burning the tortillas; medium heat is best.
- The chocolate sauce drizzle is optional but adds a lovely finishing touch.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
