Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chimichangas

01 - 6 (8-inch) soft flour tortillas
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
03 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
07 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Coating

08 - 1 tablespoon cinnamon
09 - 1/3 cup sugar

→ Serving

10 - 1 cup sliced strawberries

# Instructions:

01 - Beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Fold in 3/4 cup of sliced fresh strawberries.
02 - Divide the filling evenly among the 6 tortillas. Spread the filling in the lower third of each tortilla. Fold the sides of each tortilla toward the center and roll it up like a burrito. Secure with toothpicks.
03 - Combine 1/3 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
04 - Line a large plate with paper towels to drain fried chimichangas.
05 - Place about 2 to 2 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a saucepan and heat it over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 360ºF.
06 - Fry the chimichangas in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes, flipping as needed.
07 - Drain the chimichangas briefly on the paper towel-lined plate, then roll them in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
08 - Ensure all toothpicks are removed before serving.