Description

These Cheesecake Egg Rolls combine creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling wrapped in crispy egg roll wrappers, fried to golden perfection and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Served with optional caramel, chocolate, chopped strawberries, or powdered sugar, they make a deliciously indulgent dessert that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

8 oz cream cheese
3 ½ tbsp sugar
½ tsp lemon juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt

Egg Rolls

Egg roll wrappers
Water, for brushing wrappers

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

1 cup sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon

For Frying and Serving

Oil, for frying (about 2 inches in depth)
Caramel sauce (optional, for serving)
Chocolate sauce (optional, for serving)
Chopped strawberries (optional, for serving)
Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Heat Oil: Preheat about 2 inches of oil in a large stockpot over medium heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C), suitable for frying.
Make Filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure a smooth, creamy filling.
Wrap Egg Rolls: Place an egg roll wrapper on your work surface with one corner facing you. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling onto the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, then fold the two side corners inward toward the center like an envelope. Brush the top corner with water to seal, then roll up tightly. Set the wrapped egg roll aside and repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.
Fry Egg Rolls: Once the oil is hot, carefully place about four egg rolls into the oil, frying for approximately 2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the cooked egg rolls with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining egg rolls.
Coat Egg Rolls: Roll the hot egg rolls in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Serve: Serve the cheesecake egg rolls warm with your choice of toppings such as caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, chopped strawberries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature (375°F) before frying to achieve crispy, non-greasy egg rolls.
You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice if preferred for a slightly different citrus flavor.
For easier sealing, keep your work surface slightly damp to prevent the wrappers from drying out.
Do not overfill the egg rolls to prevent bursting during frying.
These egg rolls are best served fresh and warm for optimal texture and flavor.
If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can also mix the filling by hand using a hand mixer or vigorously whisking until smooth.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheesecake egg rolls, dessert egg rolls, fried cheesecake, cinnamon sugar egg rolls, cream cheese dessert