Description
Crispy cheesecake egg rolls drizzled with rich caramel sauce offer a delightful fusion of American and Asian culinary traditions. Sweet cream cheese wrapped in golden-brown wrappers creates an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Wrapper and Frying Ingredients:
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar
Caramel Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) water
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese with sugar until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency, incorporating vanilla and optional cinnamon to enhance the flavor profile.
- Carefully unroll egg roll wrappers on a clean, dry surface, positioning them in a diamond orientation to facilitate precise folding.
- Spoon a generous dollop of the chilled cream cheese mixture near the bottom corner of each wrapper, ensuring the filling remains centered.
- Fold the bottom corner snugly over the filling, then fold in the side edges to create a secure envelope-like package that prevents leakage during cooking.
- Continue rolling the wrapper upward, using a light brushing of water to seal the final edge, creating a compact and tidy egg roll.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to approximately 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for even frying.
- Carefully lower the prepared egg rolls into the hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure crisp, golden exteriors.
- Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve uniform browning and a satisfying crunch.
- Transfer the fried egg rolls to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain their crispy texture.
- Warm the caramel sauce and drizzle generously over the freshly fried cheesecake egg rolls just before serving.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese mixture thoroughly to ensure a firm, smooth filling that won’t leak during frying.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending and a silky-smooth texture without lumps.
- Seal egg roll wrappers carefully by moistening edges with water to prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
- Consider baking instead of deep-frying for a lighter version by brushing egg rolls with olive oil and baking at 400°F until golden and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg