Description
Crispy cherry cheesecake egg rolls blend Asian and American dessert traditions into one irresistible treat. Perfectly golden rolls deliver creamy cheesecake and sweet cherry filling that will delight friends and family at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250 milliliters) cherry pie filling
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1 large egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (optional topping)
- Whipped cream (optional topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Whisk cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy, creating a luxurious base for the egg rolls.
- Prepare Wrappers: Lay egg roll wrappers diamond-style on a clean surface, ready for precise filling and folding.
- Assemble Rolls: Place a dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center of each wrapper, then top with cherry pie filling, positioning ingredients strategically for optimal flavor distribution.
- Fold Technique: Encase the filling by folding the bottom corner over, tucking side edges inward, and rolling upward with gentle tension to create a compact cylindrical shape.
- Seal Edges: Use beaten egg as a binding agent to secure the final wrapper corner, ensuring a tight seal that prevents filling from escaping during cooking.
- Fry to Perfection: Heat oil to 350°F and carefully introduce egg rolls in small batches, rotating periodically to achieve a uniformly golden and crispy exterior.
- Drain and Garnish: Transfer fried egg rolls to paper towels to remove excess oil, then elegantly dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or additional cherry pie filling for a decadent presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Filling Leakage: Seal egg roll edges meticulously by pressing wrapper corners firmly and using beaten egg as glue to block potential seepage during frying.
- Maintain Consistent Temperature: Keep oil precisely at 350°F using a kitchen thermometer, ensuring golden-brown exterior without burning or soggy centers.
- Control Batch Size: Fry egg rolls in small groups to preserve oil temperature and prevent overcrowding, which can lead to uneven cooking and greasy texture.
- Dietary Adaptation Options: Substitute traditional wrappers with gluten-free versions and use low-fat cream cheese for lighter, alternative preparation suitable for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 80
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg