Crispy Fried Cheesecake Bites
These Crispy Fried Cheesecake Bites. Are the ultimate dessert indulgence—creamy cheesecake filling. Wrapped in a golden, crispy batter. The contrast of textures is divine! The rich cream cheese base. With a hint of graham cracker flavor, fried to perfection. Creates an irresistible treat. Whether you serve them. With a drizzle of chocolate. Or a side of fresh berries. They are guaranteed. To disappear fast. The best part? You can make them ahead of time. And fry them. Just before serving. For a fresh, warm dessert. Everyone will rave about.
16 Servings
Ingredients
For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 c white sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/2 c crushed graham crackers
For the batter:
- 3 c cooking oil for frying
- 1 c plain flour
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 c full-fat milk
Instructions
- Beat together the cream cheese. And sugar. Until smooth. Then mix in the vanilla extract. And graham cracker crumbs. Use a small scoop. Or melon baller. To form the cheesecake mixture. Into 1-inch balls. Arrange them on a baking sheet. And freeze. For 30-60 minutes.
- When you're ready to fry. Heat oil. In a deep pan. To 350°F. In a large bowl. Whisk together the flour, and sugar. Baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk. Until a batter forms.
- Coat each cheesecake ball. In the batter. Then gently place them. Into the hot oil. Fry in batches. For 2-3 minutes. Turning occasionally. To ensure even cooking. If any of the cheesecake filling. Starts to escape. Remove those bites. From the oil immediately. Between batches. Use a strainer. To clear out any excess batter. Floating in the oil.
- Once golden. Remove the bites. And drain. On a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- Serve them with your choice of chocolate, caramel, or fruit sauce. Or pair them with whipped cream and cherries. For an extra treat.
Notes
To make these Crispy Fried Cheesecake Bites gluten-free. Swap out the graham cracker crumbs. For a gluten-free alternative. Like gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour. For a subtle nutty flavor. Use a gluten-free flour blend in the batter. And double-check that all other ingredients. Like the baking powder. Are certified gluten-free. With these simple tweaks. You’ll still get the same crispy texture. And indulgent cheesecake filling. Perfect for anyone. With a gluten sensitivity. Without sacrificing flavor or crunch!