Cherry Pie Chimis

By VegasBartender

In New Mexico, we love to make these yummy fried pies for dessert. Because they call for flour tortillas and convenient canned pie filling, they’re a snap to put together when time is short.

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Spoon pie filling down the center of each tortilla; fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Seal with toothpicks.

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.
Yield: 6 servings.