Description
Golden egg rolls stuffed with creamy cheesecake blend classic American dessert innovation with Asian-inspired technique. Sweet crispy exterior gives way to smooth cream cheese filling that delights palates with contrasting textures and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 3 1/2 tablespoons (52.5 milliliters) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
Wrapper and Frying Ingredients:
- Egg roll wrappers
- Water for brushing wrappers
- Oil for frying
Topping and Serving Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cinnamon
- Caramel
- Chocolate
- Chopped strawberries
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large stockpot to 375F over medium heat, ensuring precise temperature for optimal frying.
- Create smooth filling by combining cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a stand mixer. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, periodically scraping bowl sides for consistent texture.
- Position egg roll wrapper diagonally. Centralize filling near bottom corner. Fold bottom corner upward, then fold side corners inward, creating a compact envelope shape.
- Moisten top wrapper corner with water, then carefully roll upward, sealing edges completely. Repeat process for remaining wrappers, maintaining uniform size and tight seal.
- Whisk sugar and cinnamon together in a separate bowl, preparing coating mixture for finished egg rolls.
- Gently lower 4 egg rolls into hot oil, frying approximately 2 minutes until achieving golden-brown, crispy exterior. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- While egg rolls are still warm, immediately roll each in prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Plate and garnish with preferred topping, serving immediately for maximum crispiness and flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Achieve golden perfection by maintaining consistent oil temperature around 375F, using a candy thermometer for precise monitoring.
- Prevent wrapper tears by handling egg roll skins gently and sealing edges completely with water to create a tight, secure seal.
- Consider alternative fillings like chocolate chips, fruit preserves, or savory cream cheese variations for diverse flavor experiences.
- Reduce calorie content by baking egg rolls at 425F for 15-20 minutes, spraying with cooking spray, and turning halfway through cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg