Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas, Taquitos or Xangos are an amazing baked or air fried, tortilla wrapped, fruit filled, cheesecake dessert recipe with cream cheese!

For all those unfamiliar with this amazing treat, snack, or dessert, I am here to tell you that this is a bucket list kind of thing. I am not even kidding.

Chimichangas are similar to burritos filled with something absolutely wonderful. They can be savory like our pork and bean burritos or easy chicken salad snack wraps.

Or they can be sweet like these AMAZING easy cheesecake chimichangas. I’m not even exaggerating at how delicious these things are. Easy cheesecake chimichangas are usually deep-fried, but as a rule, I bake and now air fry mine.

This baked or air fried dessert chimichanga is filled with a dreamy, creamy cheesecake filling, your favorite pie filling (we chose apple), caramel sauce, all stuffed inside a soft tortilla shell and rolled in cinnamon sugar.

It’s cooked to crispy, warm perfection, and they’re absolutely amazing.

This Xango dessert is cheesecake without the graham cracker crust and you can hold it in your hand. How awesome is that? And you created it yourself, inside your own home!

That is both a good and a bad thing. These easy cheesecake chimichangas are so easy to make and so darn tasty, you might just find yourself eating way too many of them. It’s not that difficult to do. They’re so addictive.

Believe me. Oh yes. I’ve eaten far, far more than my fair share of these delicious desserts.

I tend to make these only every once in a while. And that’s not because they’re just delicious. It’s because they’re almost too good! If I made these regularly, my husband and I would both eat ourselves into oblivion, I’m sure of it.

We just can’t seem to stop eating them! Telling you these amazing xango desserts are addictive is an understatement and I kid you not. No matter which pie filling you choose you will not be disappointed.

It is impossible to be.

When I do make them, especially when my son was young, I’d try to do it on our Taco Tuesday nights. They make an absolutely fantastic air fried or baked dessert chimichanga that fits the theme of the evening perfectly.

Chimichangas vs Xangos

Essentially, they’re the same thing. They’re both a stuffed, fried tortilla filled with deliciousness. The difference between the two is what’s inside them.

Chimichangas are usually filled with meat, while Xangos are basically fried cheesecake wraps.

Both of these are simply variations on burritos, so when you get right down to it, they’re the same thing with different insides.

I’ve put together a delicious baked or air fried version of the classic Xango dessert that I know you’re going to love.

Chimichangas vs Burritos

While we’re here – and since I just told you chimichangas are variations on burritos – let’s talk about the difference between those, as well. Why not?

Chimichangas are traditionally deep fried no matter what kind of filling they have, while burritos are not.

Also, savory chimichangas are usually only filled with meat, whereas burritos are often filled with meat, beans, and other savory ingredients, as well.

Delicious Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas

This baked dessert chimichanga is incredibly good and incredibly simple to make. It only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to whip up this absolutely mouth watering Xango dessert. In fact, the hardest part about this recipe is stopping yourself from eating them all!

Ingredients

As you can see, the ingredient list here is very simple. You’ll most likely have almost all of the ingredients you need to make this tasty dessert in your refrigerator and pantry already.

Whatever you don’t have is readily available at your local store, so it’s a simple matter to get everything you need.

cream cheese
sugar
vanilla extract
heavy cream
apple pie filling
sugar
cinnamon
tortillas
melted butter
caramel sauce
toffee bits

That’s it. See? This isn’t a difficult ingredient list at all. If you do any sort of baking, you likely have all of these ingredients. After all, the ingredients used in these chimichangas are also used in pies and cookies, too.

Making Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas

Making this delicious recipe is as easy as the ingredient list. You don’t have to do very much at all compared to most recipes. You’ll mainly be mixing and beating and then baking. That’s all there is to it. It’s ridiculously simple and so, so good.

First you need to decide if you want to air fry, bake or deep fry your easy cheesecake chimichangas. Once you’ve done that you’re ready to go.

Oven Baked Easy Cheesecake Chimichanga Instructions

Heat oven to 350 and brush a baking sheet with a little melted butter. Set aside.
Beat together cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar.
In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream for 5 minutes until it thickens, and then beat into the cream cheese mixture. Set aside.
Blend sugar and cinnamon together on a wide plate, and set aside.
Lay out tortillas, and add 2-3 tbsp of cream cheese mixture to the center of each one.
Spread up and down like you would a soft taco.
Top with a couple of spoonfuls of apples, followed by a drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of toffee bits. You can also add any other toppings you prefer.
Tuck the ends in and roll up tortillas, then brush with a little melted butter all over and roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture. Arrange on your baking sheet.
Bake 15-18 minutes at 350 degrees or until they begin to turn a golden color.
Cut in half and enjoy warm or cold.

That’s it. Easy peasy. A little mixing. A little baking. And poof. You have delicious dessert wraps just waiting to be devoured.

Air Fryer Easy Cheesecake Chimichanga Instructions

Simply preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees.

Once hot, prepare your basket with cooking spray. Makes cleanup so much easier.

Use toothpicks to secure chimichangas if needed. I usually put them inside air fryer so open edge is underneath.

Add cheesecake chimichangas to air fryer and fry in batches, if necessary. You want to avoid them touching each other while they cook.

Allow to cool enough to handle and enjoy every bite.

Deep Frying Instructions

While I generally like to bake my Xangos, another method is pan frying them. I prefer this to deep frying because of the mess that deep frying makes. Pan frying these chimichangas is incredibly easy.

Just remember that you should always freeze them for at least an hour to make sure they’re firm enough to stand up to the frying process. Otherwise, the filling will just ooze out of them and all over your pan.

Place filling on top of each tortilla as you want it.
Roll up tortillas.
Wrap tightly with parchment paper or plastic wrap and then tinfoil.
Freeze for at least an hour or until firm.
Mix cinnamon and sugar onto a shallow plate with a rim or edge.
Using toothpicks, secure tortillas and fry until a nice golden brown in a shallow inch of oil with a skillet or saucepan.
Flipping after a couple of minutes.
Cook chimichangas until golden brown and crispy
Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture while hot.
Serve immediately.

If you fry these up right, you’ll have one of the best things you’ve ever eaten in your life – sweet or savory. I recommend trying these chimichangas both baked and fried. Each variation is incredibly delicious in its own way, and while the filling may taste the same, the texture of the tortilla is different, leading to a different experience.

Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas Variations

This is a super versatile recipe that lends itself to all kinds of creative cooking ideas. Because this cheesecake chimichanga is basically a pie in wrap form, you can do all kinds of creative variations to change up the flavor of the dessert.

There are tons of fun ways you can mix things up. Try adding different fillings or serving your Xangos with different toppings. There are so many possibilities, which is one of the great things about this recipe.

Toppings

If you’re feeling like you want something more substantial than a bit of cinnamon and caramel sauce on your baked dessert chimichanga, try adding some toppings like:

Strawberries or Other Fresh Berries
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Sauce
Nuts
Ice Cream
Cinnamon Sugar
Caramel Sauce

I added the last two above because they are such classics!

Fillings

Although this Xango dessert recipe is cheesecake-filled, you can use other fillings, as well. Remember, this is just a rolled up pie, so almost anything works. Some great filling variations include:

Banana and Caramel: Similar to our Banana Lumpia recipe or banana spring rolls with caramel sauce
Your Favorite Pie Filling – Any will work, from berry filling to pumpkin pie filling. Try them all!

Serving

This baked dessert chimichanga is basically a hand-held pie in wrap form, so serve it accordingly. You can serve this with any traditional topping that you’d normally serve on a regular pie. That means things like whipped cream and ice cream work well. You can also drizzle them with caramel sauce for a super tasty treat.

Classic cinnamon sugar is always a great bet, too. I even like to serve these alongside fresh berries. It’s so good!

Storing Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas

You can store these delicious Mexican dessert wraps in the refrigerator for up to four days in an air-tight container. You can’t freeze them, so be sure to gobble them up before time runs out!

Don’t worry too much about storing these. I’ve found that they’re usually gone in a couple of days!

FAQ

This recipe is so easy to make, there’s not a lot to remember. In fact, this entire FAQ revolves mostly around variations and storage. Even then, there’s not much to say. It’s just that easy!

Q: What are some variations I can try with this recipe?
A: The better question would be what can’t you try? Mix it up by using different pie fillings and topping this dessert with different ingredients. Anytyhing goes!

Q: How long will these chimichangas last?
A: These chimichangas will keep for about four days in the fridge in an air-tight container. You can’t freeze them, so be sure to eat them while they’re still fresh.

Q: I tried frying my chimichangas and the filling got all over the pan. What happened?
A: The most likely answer is that you didn’t freeze them long enough. It’s so important to freeze your chimichangas until they’re fully firm before pan frying them to avoid a mess of filling all over your pan.

Try These Delicious Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas for Yourself

This Xangos cheesecake dessert is absolutely delicious, and it’s so easy to make. The entire thing comes down to a bit of mixing and then a little baking. That’s it. It’s one of the easiest recipes to make, and it’s just so much fun. There’s nothing better than what is basically a hand-held pie wrap that you can fill with anything and top with almost anything.

Give this super versatile recipe a try today. With so many great variations and such easy preparation, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas - Air Fried, Deep Fried or Baked!

Easy Cheesecake Chimichangas, Taquitos or Xangos are an amazing baked or air fried, tortilla wrapped, fruit filled, cheesecake dessert recipe with cream cheese!

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