Yes, there is such a thing as Deep-Fried Cheesecake and it happens to be super easy to make with results that will blow you away. Small flour tortillas are wrapped  with a creamy sweet cheesecake filling and fried until crisp, then coated in a sugar-cinnamon mixture that just tops everything off so well!The idea is brilliant and quite impressive if you ask me. These amazing desserts also go by the name of “Cheesecake Chimichangas,” which is a kind of deep-fried burrito. Flour tortillas fry up beautifully and the cheesecake filling is just awesome. The sugar coating is kind of like the crunchy crust of a cheesecake that adds the perfect coarse texture to these tasty dessert sticks. Dip in some homemade strawberry jam and you have one impressive dessert!

Ingredients for Fried Cheesecake (Cheesecake Chimichangas):

• 14 small (fajita)tortilla’s
• 2 (8oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 1 cup oil (frying)
• Strawberry jam (for dipping)

Sugar Coating for Cheesecake Chimichangas:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

How to make Deep-Fried Cheesecake (Cheesecake Chimichangas):

1. In a large bowl beat the cream cheese until creamy. Then add in 1/4 cup of sugar, vanilla extract and sour cream and mix until well combined.

2. Warm up the tortillas according to the package instructions (I microwaved mine in damp paper towels. Doing this will prevent the tortillas from ripping.)

3. Spread about 2 tbsp of the cream cheese filling onto the lower half of the tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll upwards sealing the end with a toothpick. Freeze for 30 minutes.

4. Place the sugar coating into a large zip-loc bag and toss to combine. Set aside.

5. Pre-heat 1 cup of oil in a medium sized saucepan over med-low heat. Fry cheesecake sticks for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden. And immediately dredge in the sugar coating.

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Deep-Fried Cheesecake (Cheesecake Chimichangas)

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 14

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Alyona's Cooking

Yes, there is such a thing as Deep-Fried Cheesecake and it happens to be super easy to make with results that will blow you away.

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Ingredients

• 14 tortillas fajita, small
• 16 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 1 cup oil frying
• Strawberry jam for dipping

SUGAR COATING:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

• In a large bowl beat the cream cheese until creamy. Then add in 1/4 cup of sugar, vanilla extract and sour cream and mix until well combined.
• Warm up the tortillas according to the package instructions (I microwaved mine in damp paper towels. Doing this will prevent the tortillas from ripping.)
• Spread about 2 tbsp of the cream cheese filling onto the lower half of the tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll upwards sealing the end with a toothpick. Freeze for 30 minutes.
• Place the sugar coating into a large zip-loc bag and toss to combine. Set aside.
• Pre-heat 1 cup of oil in a medium sized saucepan over med-low heat. Fry cheesecake sticks for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden. And immediately dredge in the sugar coating.
• Serve warm with fresh strawberry jam. (To re-heat toast in the oven until heated through.)

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 90mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 8.8% | Calcium: 6.7% | Iron: 6.3%

Nutrition Facts

Deep-Fried Cheesecake (Cheesecake Chimichangas)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 36mg 12%

Sodium 310mg 13%

Potassium 90mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%

Sugars 13g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 8.8%

Calcium 6.7%

Iron 6.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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