Description
This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Chimichanga is a crisp, creamy, cinnamon-swirled treat that turns simple ingredients into one of the best easy dessert ideas for brunch, holiday tables, late-night cravings, and sweet food ideas any day of the week. With a golden tortilla shell, rich cheesecake filling, and warm cinnamon sugar finish, it is an easy recipe that feels bakery-worthy while still fitting into your list of quick breakfast treats, dessert ideas, and crowd-pleasing homemade favorites.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
6 large flour tortillas
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
oil for frying
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and fluffy.
2. Mix in 1/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until fully combined.
3. Spoon the cheesecake filling into the center of each tortilla, leaving space around the edges.
4. Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly like a burrito.
5. Heat about 1 to 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot.
6. Fry the chimichangas seam-side down in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
7. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate briefly to remove excess oil.
8. Stir together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
9. Brush the warm chimichangas lightly with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
10. Whisk the powdered sugar with milk until smooth to make a simple glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the warm chimichangas and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fully softened cream cheese so the filling stays smooth and does not turn lumpy.
Do not overfill the tortillas or the cheesecake mixture may leak during frying.
Serve them warm for the best contrast between the crisp shell and creamy center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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