The chimichanges are deep fried burritos. Beat cream cheese with the sour cream or Greek yogurt, 1 tblspoon sugar, vanilla essence and the lemon zest. Fold in 3/4 cup of the sliced strawberries. Divide mixture into 3 tortillas, slathering each portion in the lower third of each tortilla. Next fold the two sides of each tortilla towards the center and roll up the tortilla like a burrito and secure it with a tooth pick. Repeat the rolling process with the remaining tortillas. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside. Line a large plate with paper towels. Add oil to a deep pan, it has to reach about half of the burritos. Heat oil over
medium heat until it reaches 360F on a deep- fry thermometer. Fry chimichanges until golden brown and crispy, first fry on one side then to the other side. Don't let them burn, stay with the pan, and reduce heat. Repeat till you make them all.
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