Description
These Crispy and Sweet Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls combine creamy, tangy cream cheese with luscious cherry pie filling wrapped in crispy, golden egg roll wrappers. Perfect as a fun dessert or party treat, they are deep-fried to achieve a crunchy exterior with a gooey, sweet filling inside. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Assembly
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Water (for sealing wrappers)
Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Assemble rolls: Lay one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Place about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture near the bottom corner, then add 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese.
- Seal and roll: Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper up over the filling, then fold the left and right sides inward. Continue rolling tightly upwards to the top corner, sealing the edge with a dab of water to keep the egg roll closed.
- Heat oil: In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use enough oil to submerge the egg rolls halfway for even frying.
- Fry rolls: Carefully place 2–3 egg rolls at a time into the hot oil. Fry for about 2–3 minutes per side or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the egg rolls warm. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and optionally accompany with chocolate or caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Don’t overfill the egg rolls to prevent them from bursting during frying.
- Monitor oil temperature closely to ensure even cooking and avoid soggy or greasy rolls.
- Use water sparingly when sealing wrappers to prevent sogginess.
- These egg rolls are best served fresh and warm to enjoy the crispy texture.
- Leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer or oven to restore crispiness.
