Description
Churro Stuffed Cheesecake Bites merge Mexican dessert magic with creamy cheesecake indulgence. Cinnamon-sugar coated pastry hugs rich cream cheese filling, creating a delightful fusion that melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Churro Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Pastry and Filling:
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smooth blending, then whip with sugar and vanilla extract until creamy and uniform.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a silky cheesecake base.
- Gently fold heavy cream into the mixture, ensuring a light and airy texture without overmixing.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface, cutting into small squares approximately 2-3 inches wide.
- Spoon a dollop of cheesecake mixture into the center of each pastry square, being careful not to overfill.
- Carefully fold pastry edges over the filling, pinching to seal and create compact bite-sized parcels.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F, preparing for frying the pastry bites.
- Fry each pastry bite for 2-3 minutes, rotating to achieve an even golden-brown exterior, then drain on paper towels.
- Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish for coating.
- While still warm, roll each fried cheesecake bite in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Melt butter and lightly brush over the coated bites for an extra layer of richness and flavor.
- Chill for 15 minutes to allow the coating to set and the cheesecake filling to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Check cream cheese temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free blending for a silky cheesecake base.
- Avoid overmixing when incorporating eggs and cream to maintain a light, delicate texture.
- Use a thermometer to precisely monitor oil temperature, preventing burning or undercooking during frying.
- Experiment with alternative pastry options like gluten-free puff pastry or phyllo dough for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg