AMAZING STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

For chimichangas:
• 6 [8-inch] soft flour tortillas
• 8 ounces cream cheese [room temperature]
• 2Tablespoon sour cream
• 1Tablespoon sugar
• 1Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4Cups sliced strawberries
• Vegetable oil – for frying
For coating:
• 1Tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/3Cup sugar
For serving:
• 1Cup sliced strawberries

INSTRUCTIONS

-Beat cream cheese , sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract .
-Fold in 3/4 cup of sliced fresh strawberries.
-Divide the mixture evenly between 6 tortillas. Slather the filling in the lower third of each tortilla, fold the two sides of each tortilla toward the center and then roll the tortilla up like a burrito (secure it with a toothpicks!) .
-Combine 1/3 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
-Line a large plate with paper towels.
-In about 5 inch deep saucepan place about 2 -2 1/2 inch vegetable oil for frying and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches 360ºF.
-Fry the chimichangas until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes and flip them as needed (work in batches)
-Transfer the chimichangas to the paper towel on a plate to drain for a minute, then roll them in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
-Don’t forget to remove all toothpicks from the chimichangas!!!