Description
Indulge in these crispy fried cheesecake bites that are a delightful twist on a classic dessert. Creamy cheesecake filling wrapped in a crispy shell, fried to golden perfection, and coated in a cinnamon sugar mix, these bites are a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Wrappers and Coating:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg (beaten, for sealing)
- vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fill and Roll: Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of an egg roll wrapper. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, sealing the edges with beaten egg. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet. Fry the cheesecake bites in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy, turning once.
- Coat: Drain the fried bites on paper towels. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and roll the warm bites in the mixture.
- Serve: Enjoy warm and crispy.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, serve with chocolate sauce, berry compote, or a drizzle of caramel.
- You can prepare and refrigerate the filled bites in advance and fry just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
