Strawberry Cheesecake Eggroll Bites: A Delightful Fusion Dessert (Print Version)
Crisp fried eggroll bites filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake filling, finished with cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar.
# Ingredients:
For the cheesecake filling
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8 oz (225 g) block cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled, finely diced, and patted dry
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2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
For rolling and frying
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10 eggroll wrappers
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water, for sealing
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4 cups (950 ml) neutral oil, or enough for 2 inches in the pan
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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
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Strawberry sauce or chocolate sauce, for serving, optional
# Instructions:
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Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Fold in the diced strawberries, strawberry preserves, and cornstarch.
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Refrigerate the filling for 10 minutes so it firms slightly and is easier to roll without leaking.
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Place one eggroll wrapper on the counter like a diamond. Spoon 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons filling just below the center, leaving clean edges.
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Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll snugly. Brush the final corner with cornstarch paste and press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
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Pour oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat to 350°F over medium heat.
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Fry 3-4 rolls at a time for 2-3 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
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Stir the granulated sugar and cinnamon together. Roll the warm eggrolls lightly in the cinnamon sugar, dust with powdered sugar, then rest 2 minutes and slice each roll in half.
# Notes:
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Makes 10 eggrolls, sliced into 20 bites.
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Best served warm within 20 minutes of frying.
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For a less sweet finish, skip the cinnamon sugar and use only powdered sugar.