Fruit-Filled Chimichangas With Cinnamon Custard Recipe

Name: Fruit-Filled Chimichangas With Cinnamon Custard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups water; 1 cup dried apricot, chopped; 1 cup dried apple, chopped; ¾ cup nuts, chopped; ½ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 12 small soft flour tortillas; vegetable oil; powdered sugar (optional); fresh mint leaves (optional); ⅓ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup evaporated milk; ½ cup water; 1 egg yolk, beaten lightly; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups water
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 cup dried apple, chopped
¾ cup nuts, chopped
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 small soft flour tortillas
vegetable oil
powdered sugar (optional)
fresh mint leaves (optional)
⅓ cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup water
1 egg yolk, beaten lightly
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
For chimichangas, combine water, apricots, apples, nuts, sugar and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
2
Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium and cover.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until excess moisture is absorbed.
4
Cool for 15 minutes.
5
For the sauce, combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in medium heavy duty saucepan.
6
Gradually stir in the evaporated milk, water and egg yolk.
7
Bring to boil over medium heat, stir constantly until mixture is slightly thickened.
8
Removed from heat, stir in vanilla.
9
Cover and keep warm.
10
Place 1/4 filling in the center of each tortilla.
11
Fold into burritos: secure ends with wooden picks.
12
Add vegetable oil to 1 inch depth in medium skillet - heat over high heat for 3-4 minutes.
13
Place 2 or 3 chimichangas at a time in oil, fry until golden brown.
14
Place on paper towels to dry, remove the wooden picks.
15
Serve with cinnamon custard sauce, and garnish with powdered sugar and fresh mint leaves.

937

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups water, 1 cup dried apricot, chopped, 1 cup dried apple, chopped, ¾ cup nuts, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fruit-Filled Chimichangas With Cinnamon Custard falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fruit-Filled Chimichangas With Cinnamon Custard

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