Description
Indulge in these irresistible Crispy Cinnamon Cheesecake Bites – a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake filling wrapped in a crispy shell, fried to perfection, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wrapper and Coating:
- 12 egg roll wrappers or wonton wrappers
- 1/4 cup water (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Assemble Bites: Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet edges with water, fold into a triangle or roll up, sealing tightly.
- Fry Bites: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry bites in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While warm, toss the fried bites in cinnamon sugar to coat.
Notes
- For a lighter version, these can be baked at 400°F for 12–15 minutes or air-fried at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Enjoy warm with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
