Description
Crispy Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls blend sweet American dessert magic with classic Asian wrapping technique, delivering a delightful fusion that will make your taste buds dance with pure excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Garnish/Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Whip 8 ounces (226 grams) of softened cream cheese with ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes velvety and uniform.
- Gently incorporate 1 cup (250 milliliters) cherry pie filling into the cream cheese blend, maintaining a swirled appearance without completely blending.
- Position an egg roll wrapper diagonally on your work surface, ensuring the point faces toward you like a diamond shape.
- Carefully center 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of the cherry cream cheese mixture in the middle of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom point snugly over the filling, then compress the side edges inward to create sealed triangular edges.
- Roll the wrapper tightly away from your body, moistening the final point with water to secure the seal completely.
- Pour neutral cooking oil into a deep skillet, heating to 350°F (175°C) using a kitchen thermometer for precise temperature.
- Carefully submerge two to three egg rolls at a time, frying for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a deep golden brown color.
- Transfer the fried egg rolls onto a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Immediately dust the hot egg rolls with 2 tablespoons (25 grams) of prepared cinnamon sugar for a sweet, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free filling that blends easily.
- Use fresh egg roll wrappers and seal edges completely to prevent filling leakage during frying.
- When frying, maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F for even, crispy golden-brown exterior without burning.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute egg roll wrappers with rice paper or corn tortillas and bake instead of deep-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg