Description
These crispy cheesecake egg rolls are golden on the outside and creamy inside. Filled with sweet vanilla cream cheese and dusted with powdered sugar—perfect for dessert or party snacks.
Ingredients
8 egg roll wrappers
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Optional toppings:
Chocolate drizzle
Caramel sauce
Fresh fruit
Whipped cream
Instructions
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth.
Place an egg roll wrapper with one corner facing you. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of filling into the center.
Fold the bottom corner over filling, fold in sides, and roll tightly. Seal top edge with water.
Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Fry 2–3 egg rolls at a time for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
Dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Add lemon zest, chocolate chips, jam, or Nutella to the filling for variety.
Air fry for a lighter version (350°F for 8–10 minutes).
Freeze assembled rolls and fry from frozen with a longer cook time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Fusion