Description
Crispy deep-fried cheesecake bites deliver a sinful dessert experience that blends creamy cheesecake with golden-brown crunch. Dessert enthusiasts will savor these irresistible morsels that promise indulgent satisfaction in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
Coating and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Frying Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Cinnamon sugar for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety mixture by thoroughly blending cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until silky and homogeneous.
- Construct a crisp coating base by whisking together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Incorporate milk and egg to create a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Form delicate cream cheese spheres using a spoon, gently rolling each portion into uniform balls. Transfer these delicate orbs onto a chilled tray and freeze for precisely 60 minutes to maintain structural integrity during frying.
- Prepare the frying station by heating vegetable oil to a precise 350°F in a deep pan or specialized fryer. Carefully enrobe each frozen cream cheese sphere completely in the prepared batter, ensuring total coverage.
- Submerge battered cheesecake spheres into hot oil, frying until achieving a gorgeous golden-brown exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes. Strategically remove and place on absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- While bites retain residual warmth, optionally roll them in a cinnamon-sugar blend for an extra layer of sweet, aromatic decadence.
Notes
- Freeze the cream cheese balls completely to prevent melting during frying and maintain a perfect, stable shape for crispy coating.
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for richer, more decadent texture that creates a silky smooth interior when deep-fried.
- Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature precisely, ensuring golden-brown exterior without burning or undercooking the delicate cheesecake bites.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg