Description
Crispy golden cherry cheesecake egg rolls deliver a delightful fusion of Asian and American dessert traditions. Sweet cream cheese and juicy cherries nestle inside crunchy wrappers, creating a perfect bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
filling ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
frying and coating ingredients:
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture by blending softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently fold chopped fresh cherries into the cream cheese mixture, creating a vibrant and luscious filling that distributes the fruit evenly.
- Lay out egg roll wrappers on a clean surface, positioning them diagonally to create a diamond shape for easier rolling.
- Spoon a precise dollop of cherry cream cheese filling near the bottom corner of each wrapper, leaving enough space around the edges to prevent leakage.
- Carefully fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the side corners to create a tight seal, ensuring no filling can escape during cooking.
- Whisk the egg and brush the exposed edges of the wrapper to help seal the egg roll completely, preventing any filling from leaking during frying.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for even cooking and golden-brown results.
- Gently lower the prepared egg rolls into the hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time to avoid overcrowding and ensure crispy, uniform browning.
- Fry each egg roll for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally, until they turn a deep golden-brown and become crisp and crunchy.
- Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- While still warm, dust the egg rolls generously with powdered sugar and a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon for a sweet, aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp exterior and warm, creamy cherry filling at its peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends effortlessly with other ingredients.
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in the filling.
- Seal egg roll wrappers meticulously to prevent oil seepage and maintain a crispy, intact exterior during frying.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F for perfectly golden and crispy egg rolls without absorbing excess oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg