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Who said egg rolls can’t be filled with one of your favorite desserts? This delicious Cheesecake Egg Rolls recipe couldn’t taste any better!Imagine a delectable combination of creamy cheesecake filling hugged in a delicate, golden-brown eggroll rolled in cinnamon sugar coating. This modern twist on a classic dessert is set to take your taste buds on an irresistible adventure you won’t soon forget.
The beauty of cheesecake eggrolls lies in the perfect harmony of textures. With every bite, you’ll experience the tantalizing contrast between the creamy, velvety cheesecake center and the satisfying crunch of the fried eggroll shell. It’s a match made in dessert heaven!
Prepare the perfect portable dessert with these incredible Cheesecake Egg Rolls. They’re crisp on the outside with a creamy, sweet center that will keep you coming back for seconds.
Dessert Egg Rolls
When most people think of egg rolls, they envision those fried Asian-style wrappers filled with savory ingredients, such as shrimp, ground pork, and shredded cabbage seasoned to perfection. And while those egg rolls are fantastic, this recipe will show you how to make a sweet version of such a popular dish. If you’re looking forward to enjoying a sweet, portable dessert that you can eat anywhere, even while on the go, this Cheesecake Egg Rolls recipe is perfect for you. You’ll see how easy and fun it is to make such a decadent dessert.
Why You’ll Love These Cream Cheese Egg Rolls
- The Cheesecake Egg Rolls have the perfect taste. It’s like biting into a slice of your favorite cheesecake.
- You can prepare this dessert with simple ingredients in no time. It’s probably one of the easiest ways to make a cheesecake-style dessert.
- It doesn’t require too many ingredients to make these egg rolls. Best of all, you can customize them to your liking using different types of ingredients that you like best.
Ingredients Needed to Make Cheesecake Egg Rolls
When making one of these dessert egg roll recipes, you’ll need to have the following ingredients ready to use:
- Cream Cheese – Use one 8-ounce package of cream cheese.
- Sugar – You’ll need granulated white sugar to mix with your cream cheese, giving it a much sweeter taste.
- Lemon Juice – Add a slight tanginess to your cheesecake filling with lemon juice.
- Egg Roll Wrappers – You can’t make tasty egg rolls without the egg roll wrappers!
You’ll also need vanilla, salt, and water, along with sugar and cinnamon for the topping and oil to use for frying these Cheesecake Egg Rolls.
Common Questions
What type of cream cheese should I use?
Always use full-fat cream cheese because it has the best texture and overall consistency. When it comes to brands, I prefer Kraft’s Philadelphia Cream Cheese because it has a great taste and texture. However, you can use any brand of full-fat cream cheese that you like or have at home.
Where can I find egg roll wrappers?
You may be able to find egg roll wrappers in a specialty section of your grocery store. If not, you can always visit an Asian food market and get them there.
Will I need to use fresh lemon juice?
When preparing the cheesecake batter, you can use fresh juice from a lemon or bottled lemon juice, whichever you have on hand. You won’t need too much of it to give this cheesecake filling an excellent overall taste.
What other toppings go great on these egg rolls?
In addition to sugar and cinnamon, you can top your egg rolls with dozens of other things, such as chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, powdered sugar, or even some chopped strawberries. Get creative and make different variations!
And let’s not forget the fun factor! Cheesecake eggrolls are perfect for sharing at parties or adding a touch of whimsy to any dessert spread. Serve them alongside a variety of dipping sauces like raspberry coulis, chocolate ganache, or even a creamy strawberry dip. Your friends and family will be lining up for a taste!
Recipe Notes & Tips
- If you don’t have any fresh lemons or bottled lemon juice, you can substitute it for lime juice. The cheesecake filling for the egg rolls will still have the same great taste when you use lime instead of lemon.
- Have a paper plate lined with paper towels near the stove so that when you’ve finished frying your egg rolls, you have the perfect spot to put them to drain off that excess oil. While frying leaves the egg rolls crispy, you don’t want to have all that extra oil each time you take a bite of this delicious dessert.
- If you need to heat leftovers, the air fryer is your best bet. You can put these dessert egg rolls right into the air fryer for only a minute, getting them to crisp back up on the outside before you eat the egg rolls.
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Cheesecake Egg Rolls
Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Servings 8 Servings
Who said egg rolls can’t be filled with one of your favorite desserts? This delicious Cheesecake Egg Rolls recipe couldn’t taste any better!
Ingredients
Egg rolls:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 ½ Tbs sugar
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp salt
- Egg roll wrappers
- Water for brushing wrappers
Topping:
- 1 c sugar
- 2 Tbs cinnamon
- Oil for frying
- Caramel, chocolate, chopped strawberries, powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
Preheat 2″ of oil in a large stockpot over medium heat to 375°
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment add cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and salt. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes, stopping a few times to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Place the egg roll wrapper on your work space with one corner facing you. Spoon 2 Tbsp of filling into the egg roll wrapper. Bring the bottom corner up over the filling, then fold the outer corners towards the middle like an envelope. Brush the top corner of the wrapper with water and roll up to seal the eggroll. Set the finished eggroll on a plate and repeat the process with the remaining wrappers.
Add sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Once all the egg rolls are wrapped and the oil is heated, carefully place 4 egg rolls into the heated oil and fry for 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Once the egg rolls are cooked, remove them from the oil and repeat the cooking process with the remaining egg rolls. Once all egg rolls are cooked, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Serve with a topping of your choice.
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