Description
Experience a delightful fusion of Asian technique and American dessert with these crispy cheesecake egg rolls! Creamy cheesecake filling and toasted coconut caramel are wrapped in a crispy shell for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- Egg Roll Wrappers (12 pcs, ≈12 inches)
- Halal-Certified Cream Cheese (200g / 7oz, softened)
- Granulated Sugar (50g / 0.25 cup)
- Large Egg (1 pc, room temperature)
- Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (1 tsp / 5ml)
- Halal-Certified Heavy Cream (60ml / 0.25 cup)
- Shredded Unsweetened Coconut (30g / 2 Tbsp, plus extra for garnish)
- Brown Sugar (30g / 0.25 cup)
- Coconut Milk (30ml / 2 Tbsp)
- Neutral Vegetable Butter (15g / 1 Tbsp)
- Sea Salt (0.25 tsp)
- Vegetable Oil (enough for 2 inches depth)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Incorporate Coconut & Chill: Gently fold in coconut and chill for 20 minutes.
- Craft Toasted Caramel: Melt butter, add sugar and coconut milk; whisk until thickened and amber.
- Assemble Egg Rolls: Wrap filling in wrappers, sealing with water.
- Deep-Fry to Golden: Fry in 180°C (350°F) oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain & Plate: Drain on paper towels and arrange on a plate.
- Garnish & Serve: Drizzle with caramel, sprinkle with coconut and salt.
Notes
Chilling the filling is crucial for easy rolling and preventing leaks during frying. Ensure oil temperature is correct for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep-frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 rolls
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: cheesecake, egg rolls, dessert, coconut, caramel, fried, crispy, halal