Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 unit

flour tortillas

2 tbsp

powdered sugar

dusting

8 unit

cream cheese

softened

0.25 cup

sour cream

1 tsp

vanilla

0.5 cup

powdered sugar

1 tbsp

butter

0.25 cup

orange juice

fresh

0.63 cup

sugar

0.25 tsp

salt

0.75 cup

fresh strawberries

pureed

12 unit

frozen raspberries

thawed

2 cup

fresh strawberries

sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Combine cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar in a mixer bowl; beat until fluffy for the filling.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 2
~3 min

Combine butter, orange juice, sugar, salt, and pureed strawberries in a saucepan for the sauce.

Step 3
~3 min

Push thawed raspberries through a mesh sieve to extract the puree.

Step 4
~3 min

Add raspberry puree to the saucepan mixture. Simmer for 8 minutes until thickened.

Step 5
~3 min

Remove from heat and stir in sliced strawberries to the sauce.

Step 6
~3 min

Butter a 10x13 inch baking dish.

Step 7
~3 min

Place about 2 rounded tablespoons of filling down the center of each tortilla.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 8
~3 min

Fold the sides over the filling.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 9
~3 min

Place seam-side down in the baking dish.

Step 10
~3 min

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the filling is puffed.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 11
~3 min

Place each enchilada on a dessert plate.

Step 12
~3 min

Pour a generous 1/4 cup of sauce over each enchilada.

Step 13
~3 min

Dust with powdered sugar.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.

Don't overbake the enchiladas to prevent them from drying out.

Assemble the enchiladas no more than 1 hour in advance to prevent soggy tortillas.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be assembled 1 hour in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (sweet and fruity)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican hot chocolate

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexican-American

Cultural Significance

Fusion dessert combining Mexican and American flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Birthday Parties

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Summer
Dessert

Popularity Score

75/100

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