Description
Delightful Cherry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, combined with sweet cherry pie filling wrapped in crispy egg roll wrappers. These can be fried for a traditional golden crisp or baked for a lighter option, perfect as a dessert or sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- â…“ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Egg Rolls
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying or spray oil for baking
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Position the egg roll wrapper: Lay one egg roll wrapper flat on your surface with a corner pointing towards you, creating a diamond shape.
- Add the filling: Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of the wrapper, then top it with 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling.
- Roll the egg rolls: Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper up and over the filling, then fold in the sides tightly. Continue rolling upwards to enclose the filling and seal the edge with a small amount of water to keep it closed.
- Repeat filling and rolling: Repeat the filling and rolling process with the remaining wrappers and filling until all are assembled.
- Fry the egg rolls (optional): Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry 2-3 egg rolls at a time for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until they turn a deep golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Bake the egg rolls (alternative): Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the egg rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spray them lightly with oil. Bake for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp on all sides.
- Serve: Optionally dust the crispy egg rolls with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- You can choose to fry or bake the egg rolls depending on your preference for traditional or healthier preparation.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and smoother.
- Sealing the egg rolls with water helps prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- If frying, maintain oil temperature to ensure even cooking and avoid soggy egg rolls.
- Baking offers a lighter alternative with less oil absorption but yields a slightly different texture.
- Use cherry pie filling with visible fruit chunks for a more textured filling.
- Dusting with powdered sugar adds sweetness and a pretty presentation but can be omitted if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
