Description
Indulgent cherry cream cheese delight rolls offer sweet sensations from European pastry traditions. Delicate pastry layers combine creamy cheese and luscious cherry filling for a memorable dessert experience you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 egg roll wrappers (approx. 6″ x 6″ each)
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) fresh lemon juice
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Preparation: Whisk softened cream cheese with lemon zest, sugar, and lemon juice until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Wrapper Positioning: Lay egg roll wrappers diagonally on a clean surface, resembling diamond shapes, with points facing towards you.
- Filling Application: Pipe a straight line of cream cheese mixture across the wrapper’s center, then strategically place cherry pie filling cherries along the line.
- Sealing Technique: Moisten wrapper edges with water, carefully fold and roll the wrapper, securely tucking sides to create compact parcels that prevent filling from leaking.
- Oil Preparation: Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying results.
- Frying Process: Gently lower rolls into hot oil, working in small batches to ensure even golden-brown coloration and crisp texture, rotating periodically for uniform cooking.
- Finishing Touch: Remove rolls with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and allow to cool briefly before serving to let the filling set and prevent potential mouth burns.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Consistency Check: Whisk until smooth and lump-free for a silky, luxurious filling that spreads evenly inside the rolls.
- Wrapper Handling Tip: Keep egg roll wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out and cracking during preparation.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain steady 350°F heat to achieve perfect golden-brown crispiness without burning or undercooking.
- Sealing Technique: Press wrapper edges firmly and brush with water to create a tight seal that prevents filling from leaking during frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg