Description
Crispy golden cherry cheesecake egg rolls deliver a delightful fusion of classic dessert and Asian-inspired technique. Sweet cream cheese and juicy cherries nestled in a crunchy wrapper create an irresistible treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit:
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 2 tbsp cherry preserves
Wrapper and Frying:
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 egg (for sealing wrappers)
- 2 tbsp water (for sealing wrappers)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, creating a velvety base for the filling.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture becomes uniform and luscious.
- Gently fold chopped fresh cherries and cherry preserves into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution of fruity chunks.
- Prepare a sealing solution by whisking egg with water in a small bowl.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper diagonally on a clean surface, positioning it like a diamond shape.
- Spoon a precise amount of cherry cheesecake filling 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 a compact bundle.
- Brush the exposed top corner with the egg wash, then roll the wrapper upward, sealing the egg roll securely.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower the prepared egg rolls into the hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towels.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- While still warm, roll each crispy egg roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating evenly for a sweet, fragrant finish.
- Serve immediately, allowing the crisp exterior and creamy filling to tantalize taste buds.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters significantly, ensuring smooth blending and preventing lumpy filling.
- Drain cherries thoroughly to avoid excess moisture that could make egg rolls soggy during frying.
- Use fresh egg roll wrappers and seal edges tightly to prevent filling leakage during deep-frying.
- Keep oil consistently hot at 350°F for crispy, golden exterior without absorbing excessive grease.
- Freeze uncooked egg rolls for quick future preparation, storing them between parchment paper layers.
- Explore alternative fillings like blueberry or strawberry preserves for delightful flavor variations.
- Replace traditional deep-frying with air fryer method for a lighter, healthier cooking approach.
- Garnish with powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle, or whipped cream for elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg