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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Chimichanga Recipe

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A handheld dessert combining the warm flavors of cinnamon rolls with creamy cheesecake, wrapped in a crispy tortilla and coated in cinnamon sugar.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 chimichangas

Ingredients

  • Cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Prepared cinnamon rolls, chopped
  • Flour tortillas
  • Granulated sugar
  • Additional ground cinnamon for coating
  • Butter or oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Fold in chopped cinnamon rolls into the cheesecake mixture.
  3. Place filling in the center of a tortilla, fold sides, and roll tightly.
  4. Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chimichangas seam-side down until golden and crispy on all sides.
  5. Immediately roll cooked chimichangas in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Notes

  • Mini chocolate chips can be added to the filling for extra sweetness.
  • Drizzle with cream cheese glaze or caramel sauce for variation.
  • Chopped nuts can be added to the cinnamon sugar coating for extra crunch.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat in a skillet or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg