These crunchy Raspberry Cheesecake Eggrolls are packed with luscious, warm cheesecake on the inside!
Everything gets fried when the deep fryer is turned on! Seriously, it’s like a frying marathon. So I had to create these Raspberry-Cheesecake Egg Rolls before we could enjoy our chicken fingers this weekend. The filling is made of a cream cheese mixer with fresh raspberries and blackberries, a hint of lemon, and a pinch of sugar. More than a pinch, but you get the idea. This recipe was modified by me.
I knew I wanted to create a different variant after sampling these Blueberry Cheesecake Wontons. I’ve been wanting to create this kind of dessert for a long time. I love cheesecake, but when I started looking for cheesecake eggrolls, I discovered that most delicacies utilized pre-made cheesecake. While it may not have the same texture as a traditional cheesecake, the filling melts in your mouth.
The egg rolls were simple to wrap and held together well. Here are the methods for making the egg rolls, or you can just watch the video below!
- Filling should be spooned into the center of the wrapper and spread out into a log shape.
- Fold the two sides in towards the center to form a triangle.
- Brush egg wash along the top and bottom edges.
- Fold the bottom portion of the triangle over the filling and tuck it in.
- Roll until the other end is wrapped around the filling. Seal with more egg wash.
I used a deep fryer for this, but you could easily make it on the stove. A whole bottle of vegetable oil (48oz) heated to roughly 375 F is required. Drop the egg rolls in with a long set of tongs and cook for 30-60 seconds on each side, until light golden. I rolled my eggrolls with a cinnamon sugar mixture, but this is entirely optional.
I also topped it with egg rolls, chocolate drizzle, and handmade whipped cream. Now, this may seem a bit excessive, but that’s just how I roll. This dish would also be delicious with vanilla ice cream! This recipe creates enough for roughly 8 egg rolls, so double the amount if you want to feed a crowd. It’s best served hot.
Contents
- Cheesecake Eggrolls
- FAQs
- How do you make egg rolls not soggy?
- Why do you put an egg in an egg roll?
- How do you make egg rolls stay crispy?
- Do you use water or egg to seal egg rolls?
- Why do you put peanut butter in egg rolls?
- What’s the difference between an egg roll and a spring roll?
- Do eggs need a rolling boil?
- What happens if you add an extra egg to rolls?
Cheesecake Eggrolls
- Author:LEE
- Prep Time:30 minutes
- Cook Time:10 minutes
- Total Time:40 minutes
- Yield:8 egg rolls
Description
Deep-fried egg roll stuffed with cheesecake, raspberries, and blackberries. Cinnamon and sugar rolled.
Ingredients
- 48 oz Vegetable oil
- 1 Large egg, beaten
- 1 pkg (8oz) Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Vanilla Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 4 oz Raspberries, rinsed and dried
- 4 oz Blackberries, rinsed and dried
- Eggroll wrappers
- 1/4 C Powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 4 oz Chocolate chips
- 2oz Heavy cream
For the whipped cream (optional)
- 1 C Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oil to 365°F in a medium sauce pan. It is preferable if you have a candy thermometer, but it is not required. Preheat the oven to medium heat for at least 10 minutes. When deep frying, remember to take utmost care since the oil is very hot.
- Separately, beat the egg with a fork and put aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream for a few minutes, or until the cream cheese is smooth. You may need to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
- Mix in the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. To integrate, beat. Scrape down the bowl’s sides.
- Fold berries in cream cheese mixture.
- Filling should be spooned into the center of the wrapper and spread out into a log shape.
- Fold the two sides in towards the center to form a triangle.
- Brush egg wash along the top and bottom edges.
- Fold the bottom portion of the triangle over the filling and tuck it in.
- Roll until the other end is wrapped around the filling. Seal with more egg wash.
- Fry for 30-60 seconds each side in preheated oil until light brown. Remove egg rolls with tongs and place on paper towels to cool.
- On a paper plate, combine sugar and cinnamon; roll deep-fried egg rolls in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- In a microwave-safe dish, mix chocolate chips and heavy cream to make the chocolate sauce. Microwave for 45-60 seconds on high. Stir the ingredients until it is smooth. Pour chocolate sauce over the egg rolls.
- Combine heavy cream and powdered sugar to make the whipped cream. Using a medium-high speed, beat until stiff peaks develop.
FAQs
How do you make egg rolls not soggy?
You must cool your filling in the freezer or refrigerator before using it. When it gets warm, the egg roll wrappers become mushy and easily rip. Excess moisture should be removed. You don’t want any excess moisture because soggy filling will make soggy egg rolls that can easily tear.
Why do you put an egg in an egg roll?
Have you ever wondered why these traditional Chinese-American delicacies are known as egg rolls? One probable cause is that the dough used to form the wrapper customarily contains eggs. Even such recipes today often remove the egg, the term may have lingered.
How do you make egg rolls stay crispy?
How to Make the Best Egg Rolls:
They will darken too soon if it is too hot. Fry in batches since adding too many rolls at once can cause the oil temperature to decrease. Cool on a wire rack – Using a rack instead of paper towels will keep the outside crispy all around.
Do you use water or egg to seal egg rolls?
I strain the cooked veggies in a colander over a dish for this recipe. Be sure not to overfill the egg rolls and seal the edges tightly with some water. I use water to seal the rolls but you can use an egg wash instead. It will result in a more sticky seal.
Why do you put peanut butter in egg rolls?
The simple answer, which he already understood, is that it’s an ingredient. Over the years, I’ve heard that peanut butter was used to seal egg roll wrappers, bind components, as a filler during WWII shortages, or just for taste.
What’s the difference between an egg roll and a spring roll?
In terms of contents, egg rolls are often filled with cooked cabbage, other vegetables, and pork, while spring rolls are typically filled with solely cooked vegetables. But, as with any generalization about a meal that is so popular over the globe, there are certain to be outliers if you search hard enough.
Do eggs need a rolling boil?
Place eggs in saucepan. Fill the pan with cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Heat the water to a full rolling boil over high heat. Remove pan from heat immediately, cover with a lid, and set aside for 17 minutes.
What happens if you add an extra egg to rolls?
What happens if I add too much egg to a bread recipe? Adding an additional egg to a dough will not result in Challah bread. However, it will begin to take on similar traits as it improves color, flavor, and crumb texture. Don’t be concerned if you add an additional egg to your dough!