Cherry Pie Chimis

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
“In New Mexico, we love making these yummy fried pies for dessert. Because they just call for flour tortillas and canned pie filling, they’re a snap to put together when time is short.” —Terry Dominguez, Silver City, New Mexico

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
  • 6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Spoon pie filling down the center of each tortilla; fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Secure with toothpicks.
  2. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 686 calories, 32g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 87g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein.

“In New Mexico, we love making these yummy fried pies for dessert. Because they just call for flour tortillas and canned pie filling, they’re a snap to put together when time is short.” —Terry Dominguez, Silver City, New Mexico
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