Cheesecake Egg Rolls Dessert (Printable Version)
Creamy cheesecake stuffed in crispy egg roll shells, fried golden and dusted with powdered sugar.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg yolk
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
→ Egg Rolls
06 - 12 egg roll wrappers
07 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
08 - 2 tbsp water (for sealing)
09 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Topping & Serving
10 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
11 - Fresh strawberries or berry compote (optional)
12 - Chocolate or caramel sauce (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
02 - Lay an egg roll wrapper flat with one corner pointing toward you. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheesecake filling near the corner closest to you.
03 - Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in both sides tightly. Continue rolling and seal the top edge with a flour-and-water paste.
04 - Repeat the filling and rolling process with the remaining wrappers and cheesecake filling.
05 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 350°F.
06 - Fry the egg rolls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
07 - Transfer fried egg rolls to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
08 - Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm alongside fresh berries or drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between shatteringly crisp shell and warm, melty cheesecake center is genuinely unforgettable.
- They look wildly impressive but come together with almost no fuss, making you the hero of any gathering.
02 -
- Overfilling is the number one cause of blowouts during frying, so resist the urge to stuff each wrapper.
- The oil temperature must stay consistent. Too cool and the wrappers absorb grease, too hot and the outside burns before the filling warms through.
03 -
- Cover the stack of unused wrappers with a damp paper towel while you work so they do not dry out and crack at the edges.
- Double check your wrapper ingredient list if serving to someone with soy allergies because many brands include soy lecithin.