Fried Cheesecake Recipe

Fried Cheesecake Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Filling

   In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat until smooth and well mixed.

2. 2

   Prepare the Dough

   Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up tightly.

3. 3

   Heat the Oil

   In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).

4. 4

   Fry the Cheesecakes

   Carefully place the rolled cheesecakes in the hot oil, frying until golden brown on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

   In a shallow bowl, mix together cinnamon and powdered sugar. Roll the fried cheesecakes in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

6. 6

   Make Berry Puree

   In a blender, combine fresh berries and sugar. Blend until smooth. Strain if desired to remove seeds.

7. 7

   Prepare Crème Anglaise

   In a saucepan, heat milk. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually add hot milk to egg yolks, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened. Do not boil.

8. 8

   Serve

   Plate the fried cheesecakes drizzled with berry puree and crème anglaise.