Cherries Cheesecake Chimichangas (Print-Friendly Version)

Sweet cherries and cheesecake wrapped in tortillas, fried until golden, and coated with cinnamon sugar.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Assembly

04 - 1 cup cherry pie filling
05 - 6 medium flour tortillas

→ Coating and Cooking

06 - 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (prepared with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
07 - Vegetable or canola oil, for frying

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each flour tortilla.
03 - Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
04 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll up tightly, enclosing the filling to form a burrito shape.
05 - Pour about 1 inch of vegetable or canola oil into a deep skillet and heat over medium heat until hot.
06 - Carefully place the filled tortillas seam side down in the hot oil. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
07 - Transfer fried chimichangas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
08 - While still warm, roll the chimichangas in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
09 - Serve warm for optimal texture and flavor.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Ensure oil is adequately heated before frying to achieve a crisp, golden exterior without excess oil absorption.

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