Description
These Air Fryer Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls are a fun and delicious dessert! Crispy egg roll wrappers are filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture and sweet cherry pie filling, then air-fried until golden brown and perfect for dipping or drizzling.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Egg Rolls:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup thick cherry pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
Optional for Serving:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Chocolate sauce, for drizzling
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer (or vigorously with a spoon) until smooth and fluffy. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat again until well combined.
- Assemble Egg Rolls:
- Lay one egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface with one corner pointing towards you (like a diamond).
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake filling onto the center of the wrapper, spreading it slightly into a small rectangle.
- Top the cheesecake filling with about 1 tablespoon of the cherry pie filling. Do not overfill.
- Fold the bottom corner up and over the filling.
- Fold in the two side corners towards the center, like an envelope.
- Tightly roll the wrapper up towards the top corner.
- Brush the edges of the top corner with the lightly beaten egg. Seal the egg roll shut.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Egg Rolls for Air Frying: Lightly spray the outside of each assembled egg roll with cooking spray.
- Air Fry: Place the egg rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, seam-side down. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the egg rolls cool for a few minutes before serving, as the filling will be very hot. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Egg Roll Wrappers: Use standard egg roll wrappers, typically found in the refrigerated produce section. Wonton wrappers are too small.
- Cherry Pie Filling: Use a thick pie filling so it doesn’t leak excessively. You can substitute other pie fillings like blueberry or apple.
- Sealing: Properly sealing the egg rolls with the egg wash prevents the filling from leaking out during air frying.
- Air Frying: Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model. Cook in batches if needed to ensure even crisping.
- Reheating: Reheat leftover egg rolls in the air fryer for a few minutes at around 350°F (175°C) to regain crispiness.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored, but they are best enjoyed fresh for maximum crispiness.