Description
Crispy strawberry cheesecake eggroll bites blend Asian-American fusion with classic dessert flavors. Sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberries create a delightful treat you will savor with each delicate, golden-brown bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 eggroll wrappers
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (75 g) fresh strawberries, diced
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Strawberry sauce for serving
- Chocolate sauce for serving
Instructions
- Cream Preparation: Vigorously whip cream cheese, sweetener, and vanilla until achieving a silky, uniform texture in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Strawberry Integration: Gently fold chopped strawberries into the cream mixture, maintaining their delicate structure and preventing unnecessary mashing.
- Wrapper Positioning: Arrange egg roll wrappers diamond-style on a clean surface, preparing for precise filling and rolling technique.
- Filling and Initial Folding: Distribute cream cheese-strawberry mixture near the bottom wrapper corner, then fold bottom corner over filling, tucking in side edges to create a secure pocket.
- Rolling Technique: Continue rolling upward with gentle pressure, sealing edges and creating a compact parcel, moistening final edge with water to ensure closure.
- Frying Preparation: Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 350°F, maintaining consistent temperature for optimal cooking.
- Cooking Process: Carefully lower egg roll bites into hot oil in small batches, frying until achieving a golden, crispy exterior (approximately 2-3 minutes per side).
- Finishing and Serving: Drain bites on absorbent paper towels, allowing slight cooling to set crisp exterior, then optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with fruit compote for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Maintain Cream Cheese Consistency: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing, preventing lumps and creating a creamy filling.
- Prevent Strawberry Breakdown: Dice strawberries finely and pat dry to avoid excess moisture that could make egg roll wrappers soggy during frying.
- Control Oil Temperature: Use a cooking thermometer to keep oil consistently at 350°F, ensuring crispy exterior without burning or undercooking.
- Sealing Techniques Matter: Press wrapper edges firmly and use water or egg wash to create a tight seal, preventing filling leakage during frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg