Cheesecake Egg Rolls
May, 21st 2020
Servings
10 or more
Ready In:
35 mins
# of Ingredients:
10
Good For:
Dessert
Strawberry Mint Sauce:
- 2 cup chopped strawberries
- 2 tbsp Mint Simple Syrup
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
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Step by Step Instructions
- 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
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