Description
Delightful deep fried strawberry cheesecake pies featuring a creamy sweet cream cheese filling with fresh strawberries and strawberry jam, wrapped in crispy egg roll wrappers or pie dough, fried to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar for a warm, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 113 g cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Pie Wrappers
- 8 egg roll wrappers or pie dough rounds
Other
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Oil for frying (enough for deep frying, about 4 cups)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help it firm up slightly for easier handling.
- Assemble the pies: Lay out the egg roll wrappers or pie dough rounds flat on a clean surface. Spoon a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each wrapper, then add a few pieces of chopped fresh strawberries and a small amount of strawberry jam on top.
- Seal the pies: Brush the edges of each wrapper with the beaten egg wash to ensure a good seal. Fold each wrapper over the filling into triangles or rectangles as preferred, pressing the edges firmly together to seal and prevent leaking during frying.
- Heat the oil: Pour enough oil into a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to submerge the pies fully, and heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature accurately.
- Fry the pies: Carefully place the pies into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry each pie for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning as needed, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the fried pies using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined rack or plate to drain excess oil and keep them crisp.
- Serve: Dust the warm pies with powdered sugar and serve them immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- The cream cheese filling can be made ahead and refrigerated to save time.
- If using pie dough, ensure it is properly chilled before assembling to prevent tearing.
- Maintain the oil temperature to avoid greasy pies; too low temperature will absorb oil, too high will burn the wrapper.
- Serve the pies warm for the best flavor and enjoy the contrast of the crispy outer shell with the creamy, fruity filling.
- Egg roll wrappers create a lighter and crispier crust compared to pie dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry cheesecake pies, deep fried dessert, cream cheese filling, crispy pies, strawberry jam dessert
