Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls: A Delightful Dessert Twist!
A delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, these Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls combine creamy cheesecake filling with sweet cherry pie filling, all wrapped in a crispy egg roll shell.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 egg rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 21-ounce can of cherry pie filling
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Use a handheld mixer to blend until smooth.
- Pipe the cheesecake mixture onto an egg roll wrapper and top with cherries.
- Seal the wrappers tightly by dampening edges before rolling them up.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 330°F-340°F and fry the egg rolls until golden brown on both sides (about 1½ – 2 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for optimal frying.
- Experiment with different toppings or sauces for added flavor.
- These egg rolls can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg