Description
Crispy cheesecake egg rolls offer a delightful fusion of American and Asian dessert traditions. Sweet cream cheese and graham cracker crumbs create a luxurious filling that you will savor with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 8 pieces egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 3.5 tbsps (52 mL) sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
- Oil for frying
- Water for brushing wrappers
- Caramel (for serving)
- Chocolate (for serving)
- Chopped strawberries (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Oil Preparation: Heat oil in a deep pot to 375°F, creating the perfect frying environment for crispy, golden exterior.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a mixer until achieving a velvety, homogeneous texture without any lumps.
- Wrapper Positioning: Place egg roll wrapper diagonally on a clean surface, forming a diamond shape to facilitate smooth wrapping.
- Filling and Sealing: Centralize cream cheese mixture on the wrapper, fold bottom point upward, tuck side edges inward, creating a neat, compact parcel. Moisten top corner with water and roll tightly, pressing edges to prevent filling escape.
- Frying Process: Carefully submerge 3-4 egg rolls into sizzling oil, cooking until they transform into a rich, amber-brown color with a crisp exterior, approximately 2 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Drain fried egg rolls on paper towels to remove excess oil, then generously coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.
- Serving Suggestion: Arrange cheesecake egg rolls on a decorative plate, accompanied by optional garnishes like caramel drizzle, chocolate sauce, fresh berries, or a delicate powdered sugar sprinkle.
Notes
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain steady 375°F for perfect crispy exterior without burning, using a reliable kitchen thermometer for precision.
- Seal Edges Carefully: Press wrapper edges firmly to prevent filling leakage during frying, creating a tight seal with water as your glue.
- Avoid Overcrowding Fryer: Fry only 3-4 egg rolls simultaneously to ensure even cooking and maintain consistent oil temperature.
- Cool Before Coating: Let egg rolls rest briefly on paper towels to absorb excess oil and prevent soggy cinnamon-sugar coating, ensuring maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg