Cheesecake Egg Rolls

May, 21st 2020

Servings

10 or more

Ready In:

35 mins

# of Ingredients:

10

Good For:

Dessert

what you will need

Strawberry Mint Sauce:

Egg Roll Filling

  • 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese – softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp pure almond extract
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 12 or more eggroll wrappers
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Powdered sugar, for garnish

Step by Step Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, and simple syrup. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Stirring frequently, cook until thick and jammy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese with sugar, sour cream, Pure Almond, and kosher salt. Combine using a hand mixer, beat ingredients until fully combined.

3. See Folding technique Example below – Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape and spoon approximately 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture into a line in the center. Fold up bottom half and tightly fold in sides. Gently roll, then seal fold with a couple of drops of water. 

4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until it starts to bubble. Add egg rolls and fry until golden, 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.

5. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with strawberry mint sauce. For extra garnish, sprinkle mint over top.

Folding Technique