Ingredients
– 6 large flour tortillas
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup butter, melted
– Cooking oil for frying
– Cinnamon sugar mixture (1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon) for coating
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Pastry brush
– Frying pan or deep fryer
– Paper towels for draining
– Serving plate
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, start by making the cheesecake filling. In a mixing bowl, I blended the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon using my hand mixer until it was smooth and fluffy. The aroma of cinnamon filling the kitchen was just divine! Once smooth, I set this mixture aside to let the flavors meld together. It’s super important to get the cream cheese really soft, so it blends well. (See the next page below to continue steps…)