Description
Fried cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with a crispy, golden exterior. This indulgent treat is perfect for parties or cozy nights in, delivering a carnival-like experience with every bite. With its warm, gooey filling and crunchy coating, fried cheesecake is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- Oil for frying (enough for about 2 inches in the pan)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick; cut into squares or circles.
- Place a tablespoon of cheesecake mixture in the center of each pastry piece and seal well.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry pastries in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried cheesecake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg