Description
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Chimichanga is a crispy, creamy dessert made with flour tortillas, sweet cheesecake filling, cinnamon sugar, and a simple glaze for an easy cinnamon roll inspired treat that is perfect for dessert or brunch.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tbsp milk
vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon and set aside.
3. Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly into the center of each tortilla.
4. Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly like a burrito.
5. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Fry the chimichangas seam side down first, turning as needed, until golden brown and crisp on all sides.
7. Remove them from the oil and place them briefly on a paper towel lined plate.
8. Brush each warm chimichanga lightly with melted butter.
9. Roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the warm chimichangas and serve right away.
Notes
For the smoothest filling, let the cream cheese soften fully before mixing.
Roll the tortillas tightly so the filling stays tucked inside while frying.
Serve these warm for the best contrast between the crisp outside and creamy center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg