Description
Crispy golden cheesecake bites bring together creamy comfort with crunchy texture from New York’s classic dessert scene. Delicate yet indulgent, these bite-sized treats will delight dessert enthusiasts with their perfect balance of smooth filling and crackling exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made cheesecake, chilled and cut into bite-size cubes
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Coating and Binding:
- 2 eggs, beaten
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Strawberry sauce or chocolate sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Arrange three shallow dishes: one filled with flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third with panko breadcrumbs for efficient coating preparation.
- Preheat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to precisely 350F (175C), ensuring consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Roll each cheesecake cube methodically through flour, ensuring complete coverage, then dunk thoroughly in beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Generously roll egg-coated cheesecake cubes in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create an even, crisp exterior coating.
- Gently lower breaded cheesecake cubes into hot oil, working in small batches to maintain oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry cubes until they transform into a rich golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Extract fried cheesecake bites using a slotted spoon, transferring them onto paper towel-lined plates to absorb excess oil.
- While still warm, delicately dust the crispy bites with powdered sugar for added sweetness and visual appeal.
- Present the golden cheesecake bites immediately alongside complementary dipping sauces like strawberry or chocolate for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Prevent Cheesecake Melting Keep cheesecake cubes frozen solid before coating and frying to ensure they maintain shape and don’t disintegrate in hot oil.
- Temperature Control Use a kitchen thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature at 350F, preventing soggy or burnt exterior.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap wheat flour with rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour, and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs for celiac-friendly version.
- Healthier Baking Alternative For lower-fat option, consider baking coated cheesecake cubes at 400F for 10-12 minutes instead of deep-frying, using minimal cooking spray.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg