Strawberry Cream Cheese Fried Tortilla Roll-Ups
- 1 lb strawberries, diced
- 1/8 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 15 small flour tortillas
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/8 cup vodka
- 1/8 cup water
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced strawberries, strawberry preserves, cinnamon, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of vodka. Mix well and set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, melted butter, and remaining sugar together until smooth.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Place 2 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture on one end of the tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla up tightly, tucking in the sides as you roll to form a neat, compact roll.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Heat the oil in a large pan or deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Mix together the remaining vodka and water in a small bowl.
- Dip each roll in the vodka mixture and then carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the roll-ups from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
These Strawberry Cream Cheese Fried Tortilla Roll-Ups are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. The combination of cream cheese, butter and sugar creates a creamy and sweet filling, while the strawberries and strawberry preserves add a fruity flavor. The flour tortillas add a crispy texture and give a perfect base for the filling.
This recipe is easy to make and can be done in under 30 minutes. The filling is made by mixing cream cheese, melted butter, and sugar together until smooth. The strawberries, strawberry preserves, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla extract, and vodka are mixed well and set aside. The tortillas are filled with the cream cheese mixture and strawberry mixture, rolled up tightly and then deep fried in hot oil for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
The roll-ups are removed from the oil, drained on a paper towel-lined plate
