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A stack of freshly fried dessert egg rolls with a creamy cheesecake filling, ready to be served.

Cheesecake Egg Rolls (The Ultimate Crispy & Creamy Dessert)

Discover the ultimate dessert with these Cheesecake Egg Rolls! A creamy, tangy cheesecake filling is wrapped in a crispy, golden egg roll shell and fried to perfection. An easy, crowd-pleasing recipe ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 egg rolls
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting, optional
  • 1 tsp cinnamon for dusting, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer
  • 1 Dutch Oven or Large Skillet

Instructions
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat with an electric hand mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Lay an egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides. Moisten the top corner with water and roll up tightly to seal.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place egg rolls in the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  4. Remove the fried egg rolls with tongs and place them on a wire rack to drain. If desired, dust with a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon while warm. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in your filling.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying; this will lower the oil temperature and result in greasy egg rolls.
These are best served immediately for maximum crispiness.
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