Description
Crispy, golden egg rolls filled with a creamy cheesecake and sweet cherry pie filling. A delightful dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but highly recommended!)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 package (about 20) egg roll wrappers
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3-4 cups)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Extra cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cherry pie filling and lemon juice. Add almond extract, if using.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cherry filling has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until well combined.
- Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Continue to beat until smooth and creamy.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Set up your workstation with wrappers, fillings, egg wash, and water.
- Place one wrapper on your work surface with one point facing you (like a diamond).
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake filling in the center of the wrapper.
- Top the cheesecake filling with about 2 tablespoons of the cooled cherry filling.
- Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, tucking it tightly.
- Fold in the left and right corners of the wrapper towards the center, creating an envelope shape.
- Brush the top corner of the wrapper with the beaten egg.
- Roll the egg roll tightly from the bottom to the top, pressing firmly to seal the edge.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings. Place assembled egg rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place egg rolls into the hot oil, a few at a time.
- Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Turn occasionally.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat with remaining egg rolls.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or extra cherry pie filling, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the cherry filling is completely cooled before assembling the egg rolls to prevent soggy wrappers.
- Chilling the cheesecake filling helps it firm up and prevents it from oozing out during frying.
- Don’t overfill the egg rolls, or they will be difficult to seal and may burst during frying.
- Maintain the correct oil temperature for crispy, golden-brown egg rolls.
- Don’t overcrowd the fryer, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy egg rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes