Description
Crispy cherry cheesecake egg rolls blend American diner charm with classic Asian technique. Sweet cream cheese and tart cherries create a delightful dessert roll you will savor with pure culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 8 egg roll wrappers (6×6 size)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Craft a velvety cheesecake filling by whisking softened cream cheese with lemon zest, lemon juice, and granulated sugar until completely smooth and lump-free using an electric mixer.
- Lay egg roll wrappers in diamond orientation on a clean surface, creating a stable workspace for assembly.
- Position a precise dollop of cream cheese mixture centrally on each wrapper, leaving sufficient margin around edges for folding.
- Carefully distribute cherry pie filling directly atop the cream cheese layer, maintaining careful placement to preserve distinct filling layers.
- Moisten wrapper edges with water using fingertips, creating an adhesive seal for secure closure.
- Fold wrapper corners inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top, ensuring complete encapsulation of filling and preventing potential leakage.
- Allow assembled egg rolls to rest momentarily, reinforcing their structural integrity before frying.
- Heat cooking oil to 350°F in a deep skillet, verifying temperature with a culinary thermometer for consistent results.
- Gently submerge egg rolls in small batches, preventing oil temperature reduction and ensuring uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Fry approximately 2-3 minutes per batch, rotating occasionally to achieve even crispness.
- Transfer fried egg rolls to paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving, presenting warm for optimal flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Always use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a smoother, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Prevent soggy egg rolls by ensuring the filling is not too wet; drain excess liquid from cherry pie filling before adding.
- Seal egg roll wrappers completely to avoid oil seepage during frying, using water or egg wash as a natural adhesive.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like blueberry or strawberry preserves for a delightful flavor twist on this classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg