Fried Cheesecake Roll Ups Recipe (2024)

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Deep-Fried Cheesecake has never been easier to make. Frying a flour tortilla filled with a simple cream cheese filling, dusted in cinnamon sugar, and made with a strawberry dipping is a delicious and quick dessert that everyone will love.

I had Fried Cheesecake Rolls a long time ago at Longhorn Steakhouse, and I don’t know what I was amazed at more; the Fried Cheesecake or the honey wheat bread. Maybe it was a bit of both. Whatever it was, I thought they were pretty darn amazing! Who knew that you could fry Cheesecake? Well, in this country, deep-fried desserts are the norm. Don’t believe me? I just saw Fried Watermelon on TV just a few weeks ago.

Anyway, when it comes to Fried Cheesecake, I love the crunch of the exterior of the cheesecake. What makes this dessert even more perfect is the strawberry dipping sauce I made which is divine! Inspired by my dessert experience from Longhorn, I had to come up with a way to make my strawberry cheesecake rolls AKA cheesecake egg rolls.

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How to make Deep Fried Cheesecake

I considered making these Fried Cheesecake Rolls as easy as possible. Do I make a cheesecake first and fry it in some batter? Do I buy a cheesecake, roll it up in something, and fry it that way? What the heck should I do?

After several tries and mistakes, I came up with a perfect answer. You have to freeze them before frying them! At first, when I made these cheesecake rolls, I made the cheesecake batter, added the cheesecake filling to the tortilla, and fried them up. Although they were still delicious, I didn’t like having warm cream cheese.

Once you make the cream cheese filling listed below, you will assemble the cheesecake rolls, place them in the freezer for about an hour, and then fry them. That is the key to success with this easy Fried Cheesecake recipe. Did I mention this recipe does not contain eggs? Yep, no need for the eggs in this recipe at all! And, of course, you have to sprinkle some extra sugar on top.

Use different dipping sauces

These Fried Cheesecake Rolls are great and perfect for small dinner gatherings if you don’t want to make a time-consuming dessert. The best part of these Fried Cheesecake Rolls isn’t just the filling and the strawberry dipping sauce. Dipping these cheesecake rolls into a sweet, tart strawberry sauce makes these babies more delicious. You can use different sauces to dip the deep-fried cheesecake bites. You can try dipping these into:

  • Chocolate sauce
  • Caramel Sauce
  • Butterscotch Sauce
  • Raspberry Sauce

What would be cute (thinking of kids) is to make a bunch of these cheesecake rolls, lay out a bunch of dipping sauces, and let the kids go crazy! You would be the star and get requests for this dessert all the time!

Commonly Asked Questions

Do I have to use Vodka in the dipping sauce?

No. You can replace the vodka with orange juice or additional water. I like the flavor adding alcohol gives the sauce. But that is a personal preference.

Can I use vegan cream cheese to make Fried Cheesecake?

Yep! As long as you follow the recipe, I don’t see why using vegan cream cheese would be an issue.

Can I use wonton wrappers instead of tortillas?

Yep! You might get more servings out of the recipe if you did that because they are smaller.

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If you like this recipe, you will like the recipes below:

  • Crescent Cheesecake Roll-Ups
  • Creme Brulee Cheesecake
  • Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake

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Fried Cheesecake Roll-Ups

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  • Author: Nicole Washington | Brown Sugar Food Blog
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 1520 1x
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Description

Super easy recipe for Fried Cheesecake. This is an easy dessert recipe that you can make with the kids and serve with a sweet and tart strawberry sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 24 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 c. vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1520 small flour tortillas
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

SAUCE

  • 1 lb. strawberries, diced
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/8 c. vodka (berry flavored if you have it)
  • 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/8 c. water
  • 1/8 c. strawberry preserves

Instructions

  1. For the sauce: In a medium saucepan, add the strawberries, sugar, vodka, water, and lemon juice, place on low to medium heat, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Using a potato masher, smash the strawberries while in the saucepan. Add the strawberry preserves and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
  3. Mix the cream cheese in a large bowl using an electric mixer. Next, combine cream cheese with the sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. On a clean work surface, take a flour tortilla, add a heaping spoonful and half of the cheesecake mixture, and spread in the middle of the tortilla. Begin to roll the tortilla away from you; halfway through, fold in the sides, and roll to the end of the other side of the tortilla, making a roll. Complete the process until all of the cream cheese mixtures are gone. Place them on a baking sheet and in the freezer and in the freezer for one hour.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer on medium heat (make sure it isn’t too high). Add a couple of cheesecake-filled tortillas to the pan seam side up using a slotted spoon to place in the hot oil carefully. Allow frying for 1 minute on each side. Use a slotted spoon to remove from heat once. You can weave toothpicks through the roll-up to secure it. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Turn to a wire rack lined with a paper towel. Repeat until all tortillas are cooked.
  6. Use a pastry brush and brush each tortilla with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, and allow to cool before serving. Use the strawberry sauce for dipping.

Notes

NOTE: This recipe will also do well if you use egg roll wrappers. Just be sure to have an egg wash to seal the edges of the roll before you deep fry them.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Fry
  • Cuisine: American
Fried Cheesecake Roll Ups Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is Apple chimi cheesecake discontinued? ›

And then I really liked Applebee's, because they had this dessert called the Apple Chimicheesecake, which they've since discontinued. So I don't know! So all your favorite chain dishes are not there anymore? Yes, it's very sad.

How to make a zango? ›

Instructions
  1. Place 1/2 cup filling on each tortilla. ...
  2. Mix cinnamon, cocoa and sugar in a bowl.
  3. Pin tortillas closed with toothpicks if needed and fry until golden in shallow oil using a nonstick skillet.
  4. Dredge in cinnamon sugar blend while hot.
  5. Garnish as desired.
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Why did my no-bake cheesecake curdle? ›

If you are making a plain cheesecake such as my no-bake vanilla cheesecake, you can probably get away with cold ingredients, but generally the cream cheese should be room temp. Often a cheesecake mixture can split or curdle because of over mixing – I often get comments of 'how long do I mix for?

What oil does Cheesecake Factory fry in? ›

I ate at a Cheesecake Factory a few days ago, and our wonderful waitress informed me that they only use canola oil. There were only a few menu items that I needed to avoid because of soy sauce or mayonnaise. I ate fried macaroni and cheese, and fish and chips (without the tartar sauce and cole slaw).

Can you deep fry cream cheese? ›

Heat oil about 2 cm deep. Fry in hot oil until golden. Remove carefully from the oil using a slotted spoon. Drain on absorbent paper to absorb excess oil.

What is the oldest cheesecake? ›

Over 4,000 years ago in the fifth century BC, the ancient Greeks on the island of Samos created the earliest known cheesecake. This rudimentary cheesecake was made with patties of fresh cheese that were then pounded smooth with flour and honey.

What is the difference between New York cheesecake and other cheesecakes? ›

Regular cheesecake relies on heavy cream and sour cream to thin the batter and create a silkier, creamier texture. New York cheesecake is heavy on the cream cheese which is why it's so dense and rich. Extra cream cheese isn't the only thing that makes New York cheesecake so special.

What is a Xango dessert? ›

Mexican fried cheesecake chimichangas, also known as Xangos, are a delicious Mexican dessert wrapped in a tortilla, which are fried and often served with strawberries and whipped cream or ice cream.

Can you reheat fried cheesecake? ›

How do you reheat a deep-fried cheesecake? You can reheat deep-fried cheesecake bites by simply popping them into the microwave or heating them up in the air fryer.

How many calories in a cheesecake chimichanga? ›

Taco Bueno Cheesecake Chimichanga (1 serving) contains 24g total carbs, 23g net carbs, 11g fat, 4g protein, and 210 calories.

Why does my cheesecake taste like scrambled eggs? ›

Baked cheesecakes need to contain some egg as the egg thickens the cheesecake mixture as it bakes, in a similar way to a baked custard, so it is possible that you are more sensitive to the egg flavours within the cheesecake or maybe did not add quite enough flavouring (such as vanilla).

What not to do when making cheesecake? ›

16 Mistakes You're Making With Homemade Cheesecake
  1. Working with cold ingredients. Hobo_018/Getty Images. ...
  2. Using whipped cream cheese. ...
  3. Using low-fat cream cheese. ...
  4. Undermixing your cheesecake. ...
  5. Not diversifying your cheeses. ...
  6. Not being careful with your eggs. ...
  7. Only making plain cheesecake. ...
  8. Baking in anything but a springform pan.
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Can you over mix no bake cheesecake? ›

Remember to use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream, avoid overmixing, and be patient. With a little bit of practice, you can make the perfect no-bake cheesecake every time.

What is traditional cheesecake made from? ›

A traditional cheesecake is a lesson in simplicity. Made with just three simple ingredients; cream cheese, sugar and eggs, it's one of the more popular styles of cheesecake.

What are the two main types of cheesecake? ›

Cheesecake is a classic dessert that can be served for any occasion. There is even a Greek cheesecake recipe that dates all the way back to 5th Century BCE! While there are an endless amount of cheesecake recipes available today, they can be sorted into two easy categories - baked and unbaked cheesecakes.

Are there two types of cheesecake? ›

Common types of cheesecake you can find pretty much anywhere across the globe include New York-style cheesecake, Chicago-style cheesecake, Philadelphia style cheesecake, traditional or classic cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, and vegan cheesecake.

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