Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for lemon glaze)
- 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Frying pan or deep fryer
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels (for draining)
- Small bowl for the glaze
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin, I start by preparing the cheesecake filling. In a mixing bowl, I combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. I whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Next, I fold in the chopped strawberries gently, ensuring they are evenly mixed without breaking them apart too much. This filling is rich, tangy, and just sweet enough—it can be tempting to eat it straight from the bowl! (See the next page below to continue steps…)