Description
Indulgent “fried cheesecake” brings Italian-American dessert magic straight to your plate, blending creamy New York style with crispy golden exterior. Warm, sweet slices promise pure comfort that melts smoothly across palates, inviting pure dessert bliss with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Crust and Coating:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes, ensuring a smooth, pliable texture for effortless mixing.
- Whip cream cheese with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating vanilla extract, lemon juice, sour cream, and heavy cream into a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dollop the cheesecake mixture into small, uniform spheres. Freeze for 2 hours until completely solid.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and flour in a shallow dish, creating a crisp, even coating mixture.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl, preparing them as a binding agent for the coating process.
- Remove frozen cheesecake balls, quickly roll each through whisked eggs, then generously coat with the graham cracker mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for even frying.
- Carefully lower coated cheesecake balls into hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time to prevent overcrowding and ensure golden-brown crispiness.
- Fry for approximately 1-2 minutes, rotating occasionally until exterior turns a rich, amber color and coating becomes crisp and crunchy.
- Remove fried cheesecake balls with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towels.
- Let cool for 3-5 minutes to prevent burning, then serve warm with optional dusting of powdered sugar or drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese mixture thoroughly to maintain ball shape during frying, preventing potential leakage.
- Use cold cheesecake balls straight from the freezer for optimal structural integrity and easier coating process.
- Experiment with alternative graham cracker alternatives like crushed gingersnaps or vanilla wafers for unique flavor profiles.
- Consider preparing smaller bite-sized portions for easier handling and more consistent cooking results.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg