Cheesecake Chimichanga

Total Time Prep: 15 mins. Cook: 8 mins./batch
Yield 8 chimichangas
Test Kitchen Approved
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a taste of an innovative cheesecake chimichanga. Our simple recipe wraps tangy cheesecake-like filling in golden-fried tortillas, creating a dessert that's equal parts comforting and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 4-5 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low; add sugar, sour cream and vanilla; beat until fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
  2. Lay tortillas flat on a sheet tray or cutting board. Spoon 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture into the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides in, over the cream cheese mixture, then roll into a chimichanga shape. Secure closed with toothpicks.
  3. Spritz each tortilla with cooking spray. Place in greased air fryer basket; cook 5-7 minutes or until tortilla is golden brown.
  4. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small, shallow bowl.
  5. Roll warm chimichangas in melted butter; toss in sugar cinnamon mixture. Remove toothpicks, serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 chimichanga: 270 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

You'll swoon over cheesecake filling enveloped in golden-fried tortillas, then rolled in melted butter and tossed in cinnamon sugar. It's all achievable in under 30 minutes, thanks to the air fryer! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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