Description
Golden crispy egg rolls stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling create a delightful dessert fusion that dances between Asian and American culinary traditions. Sweet cream cheese wrapped in delicate wrappers, then fried to crunchy perfection, offer a quick and irresistible treat for casual gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Coating and Frying Ingredients:
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl, blending until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk eggs in a separate small bowl to use as a sealing agent for the egg roll wrappers.
- Lay out egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing towards you, creating a diamond shape.
- Spoon a generous dollop of cream cheese mixture near the bottom corner of the wrapper, leaving space around the edges.
- Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the side corners tightly to create an envelope-like shape.
- Brush egg wash along the top corner to help seal the egg roll securely.
- Continue rolling upward, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed and the wrapper is tightly sealed.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Carefully place egg rolls into hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, turning once to ensure even cooking.
- Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon, placing them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Mix powdered sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Dust warm egg rolls generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture before serving.
Notes
- Select full-fat cream cheese for maximum richness and smooth texture, ensuring the filling stays creamy and decadent.
- Prevent wrapper tears by handling egg roll wrappers gently and keeping them covered with a damp towel during preparation.
- Control oil temperature meticulously using a digital thermometer to guarantee perfectly crispy exterior without burning.
- Adapt recipe for gluten-free diets by using specialized gluten-free egg roll wrappers and checking ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg