Description
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Chimichanga is a rich, easy recipe that combines warm cinnamon roll flavor with creamy cheesecake filling in a golden baked pastry. Perfect for brunch, dessert, holiday breakfast ideas, and sweet food ideas, this quick breakfast treat delivers bakery-style flavor with simple ingredients and an irresistible caramelized finish.
Ingredients
8 refrigerated cinnamon rolls
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
powdered sugar for dusting
whipped cream for topping
caramel sauce for drizzling
2 tablespoons crushed cinnamon cereal or cinnamon cookie crumbs optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Separate the cinnamon rolls and gently flatten each one on a lightly floured surface.
4. Spoon 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheesecake filling into the center of each flattened roll.
5. Fold the dough around the filling and pinch the seams tightly to seal.
6. Place the filled rolls seam-side down in the prepared dish or pan.
7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Brush the warm rolls with melted butter.
9. Mix 1/3 cup granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon and sprinkle over the warm chimichangas.
10. Finish with powdered sugar, whipped cream, caramel sauce, and crushed cinnamon crumbs if desired.
11. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fully softened cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
Do not overfill the rolls or the cheesecake mixture may leak while baking.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to bring back the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg