Description
Crispy Fried Cheesecake Bites are a delicious treat, featuring creamy cheesecake balls coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 cups canola oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- Optional garnish: powdered sugar, jam, chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to place the cheesecake balls on.
- Make cheesecake mixture: In a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and graham cracker crumbs and mix until fully combined.
- Form cheesecake balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture at a time and place onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, forming mounds. They don’t need to be perfectly round.
- Freeze cheesecake balls: Place the baking sheet with the cheesecake balls into the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat the oil: Pour 4 cups of canola oil into a heavy-bottomed pot, ensuring it is at least 2 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 365°F (185°C).
- Prepare the batter: While the oil heats, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in milk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Fry the bites: Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place next to the frying pot. Remove cheesecake balls from the freezer. Optionally, round them out gently. Using a slotted spoon, dip a few balls at a time into the batter to coat thoroughly.
- Cook the bites: Carefully place the batter-coated cheesecake balls into the hot oil, frying no more than 3 at a time to maintain oil temperature. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, turning to ensure even browning. Remove with tongs and drain on the paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- Serve and garnish: Serve warm plain or with garnishes like powdered sugar, jam, or chocolate sauce as desired.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying for a crispy result.
- Keep an eye on the cheesecake balls while frying to avoid burning.
- Feel free to experiment with different garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg