Description
Indulge in the flavors of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin-Apple Chimichanga recipe. These crispy delights feature a warm and creamy filling made from pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and sweet apple pie filling, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and fried to golden perfection. The chimichangas are then rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating, creating an irresistible crunch that pairs beautifully with their sweet and spiced interior. Perfect for holiday gatherings, family dinners, or cozy nights in, this easy dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Experience the essence of fall with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can pumpkin puree (15 ounces)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 can apple pie filling (21 ounces)
- 20 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- Oil for frying
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for coating; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until smooth. Fold in apple pie filling until combined.
- Heat tortillas in the microwave until pliable. Place about 1/4 cup of filling in the center of each tortilla. Fold sides over filling and roll from bottom to top to enclose.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Fry chimichangas in batches until golden brown on each side (about 2 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg