Description
A delightful dessert that combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls and cheesecake in a crispy chimichanga.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of cinnamon roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and egg until smooth.
- Roll out the cinnamon roll dough and cut it into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the cheesecake mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy chimichangas.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Chimichanga, dessert recipe, fried dessert