Description
Fried Cheesecake delivers a crispy, golden dessert that melts in your mouth with creamy sweetness. Grab your fork and dive into this delightful treat that brings restaurant-style indulgence straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely crushed graham crackers
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whip 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until your mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Refrigerate the cream cheese blend for precisely 30 minutes so it sets and becomes manageable for shaping.
- Form small spheres from the chilled mixture, creating 1-inch diameter balls with gentle, consistent pressure.
- Roll each ball generously in 2 cups of crushed graham crackers, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange three separate shallow dishes: one with 1 cup flour, another with 2 beaten eggs, and the third with 2 cups panko breadcrumbs.
- Carefully coat each cheesecake sphere first in flour, then submerge in milk, and finally roll thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs for a robust exterior.
- Double-coat the balls by repeating the egg and breadcrumb process to create an extra crispy shell.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to precisely 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Gently lower cheesecake balls into hot oil, frying 3-4 pieces simultaneously for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a rich golden brown.
- Extract fried spheres using a slotted spoon, positioning them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Dust the warm treats with powdered sugar just before serving, creating a delicate sweet finish.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake mixture thoroughly to help it hold shape during frying and prevent melting.
- Use cold cream cheese for a firmer texture that stays intact when coated and fried.
- Double-coat the cheesecake balls in breadcrumbs for an extra crispy, golden exterior that locks in the creamy center.
- Serve immediately after frying while the outside is crunchy and the inside remains soft and warm.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg