Description
A crispy, golden egg roll wrapper filled with luscious cream cheese and juicy blueberry compote—this fusion dessert brings together the richness of cheesecake and the comfort of deep-fried indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
For Assembly:
- 12–14 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil (2-3 cups) for frying
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Honey or maple syrup drizzle
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest, mix well.
- Cook blueberries and sugar over medium heat until softened; add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened; cool 10 minutes.
- Prepare rolling station with wrappers, fillings, beaten egg, and water.
- Place 1½ tbsp cream cheese mixture and 1 tbsp blueberry filling on wrapper; fold and roll tightly, sealing edges with egg wash or water.
- Heat oil to 350°F; fry 2-3 egg rolls at a time for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Cool slightly; dust with powdered sugar and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting.
- Maintain oil temperature for crispiness.
- Cool filling before assembling.
- Fry in batches, do not crowd pan.
- For healthier version, bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Store leftovers properly for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Frying (optional baked version)
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 195 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
Keywords: Blueberry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls, dessert egg rolls, cheesecake egg rolls, blueberry desserts, crispy cream cheese rolls