Strawberry Chimichangas — A Sweet Treat Everyone Will Request Again and Again!
You know a dessert is special when people are still talking about it days later. That’s exactly what happened with these Strawberry Chimichangas. I made them last weekend on a whim — a little crispy, creamy experiment — and before the plates were cleared, everyone was asking when I’d make them again!
If you’ve never had a dessert chimichanga before, imagine a warm, golden tortilla filled with sweet strawberries and creamy filling, fried until perfectly crisp, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. It’s like a cheesecake and a churro rolled into one heavenly bite!
These Strawberry Chimichangas are the perfect way to impress guests, spoil your family, or treat yourself to something sweet without a lot of fuss. They taste like something you’d order at a fancy restaurant, but they’re actually super simple to make at home.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick & easy: Ready in under 30 minutes!
Crispy, creamy, and sweet: The perfect combination of textures and flavors.
Crowd-pleaser: Everyone from kids to adults will fall in love with this dessert.
Ingredients
6 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
1 cup strawberries, diced (fresh or thawed frozen)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for a fresh flavor)
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
¼ cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Optional: whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, or extra strawberries for topping
Instructions
Make the Filling: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
Assemble the Chimichangas: Spoon a few tablespoons of filling into the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides in, then roll tightly like a burrito, securing with a toothpick if needed.
Fry Until Golden: Heat about an inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each chimichanga for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Remove from oil and immediately roll each chimichanga in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
