Cherry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls
Delightful dessert egg rolls filled with creamy cherry filling, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Large saucepan
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Cherry Filling
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 7 tablespoons water, divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assembly
- 12 pieces egg roll wrappers
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Filling: Begin by pitting the fresh cherries and placing them in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 5 tablespoons of water. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of water with the cornstarch to create a slurry. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the cherry mixture and continue to simmer until the mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls: Take an egg roll wrapper and place 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling in the center, then add 1 tablespoon of the cherry mixture on top. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold the sides in, and roll it tightly to seal.
- Fry the Egg Rolls: Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the egg rolls in batches, frying until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes each side).
- Dust and Serve: Once fried, remove the egg rolls and drain them on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store any leftover Cherry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For optimal freshness, you can freeze them before frying. When ready to enjoy, simply fry them frozen for about 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.