Sweet Fried Cherry Cheesecake (Print Format)

Fried tortillas stuffed with creamy cheesecake and tart cherry filling, tossed in tasty cinnamon sugar. A totally fun twist on classic cheesecake bars.

# Ingredients:

01 - 6 soft tortillas, 8 inches each.
02 - 8 ounces of softened cream cheese.
03 - 4 tsp white sugar.
04 - 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
05 - 1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling.
06 - Vegetable oil, just enough to fry.
07 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon.
08 - 1/2 cup sugar for rolling.

# Steps:

01 - Stir together cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar until silky smooth.
02 - Smear the cream cheese blend on the lower part of every tortilla.
03 - Spoon about 1/4 cup of cherries onto the cream cheese layer.
04 - Fold in the sides of the tortillas, then roll them snugly, burrito-style. Insert toothpicks to keep them in place.
05 - Combine cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow dish.
06 - Warm up 2.5 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat.
07 - Cook the chimichangas in the hot oil for about 2 to 3 minutes each side until golden and crisp.
08 - Allow them to drain briefly on paper towels before rolling them in the sugar-cinnamon mix.
09 - Pull out the toothpicks before digging in.

# Tips:

01 - Serve while warm for the best flavor and texture.
02 - Avoid overstuffing the tortillas or they might break during frying.
03 - To keep them crispy, stick to medium-high oil temperature.