Description
This Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake recipe combines creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries, wrapped in a crispy fried tortilla crust. It’s a delightful dessert that offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
Assembly and Coating
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Strawberry sauce or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries to combine evenly.
- Assemble the rolls: Spread about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture onto the center of each flour tortilla. Lightly sprinkle the filling with graham cracker crumbs to add texture.
- Wrap the tortillas: Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly to form a burrito-style wrap, ensuring the filling is securely enclosed.
- Seal the edges: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with milk to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the tortilla wraps with this egg wash to seal them firmly and prevent leakage during frying.
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C), ensuring there is enough oil to fully submerge the rolls for even frying.
- Fry the cheesecake rolls: Carefully place the rolls in the hot oil in batches, frying for 2 to 3 minutes while turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain and serve: Remove the fried rolls using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with strawberry sauce or whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- You can freeze the filled, uncooked rolls for up to 1 month and fry them straight from frozen, adding 1 extra minute of cook time.
- For a lighter version, air fry the rolls at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes instead of deep frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried cheesecake roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
