Delicious Cheesecake Egg Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Egg rolls
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8 oz cream cheese
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3 ½ tablespoons sugar
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½ teaspoon lemon juice
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
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Egg roll wrappers
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Water for brushing wrappers
→ Topping
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1 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons cinnamon
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Oil for frying
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Caramel, chocolate, chopped strawberries, or powdered sugar for serving
# Instructions:
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Preheat 2 inches of oil in a large stockpot over medium heat to 375°F.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
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Place an egg roll wrapper on your work surface with one corner facing you. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the wrapper. Bring the bottom corner up over the filling, then fold the outer corners towards the middle like an envelope. Brush the top corner with water, and roll up to seal. Set aside and repeat with remaining wrappers.
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In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
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Once the oil is heated, carefully place 4 egg rolls into the oil and fry for 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oil and repeat with remaining egg rolls.
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Once fried, roll the egg rolls in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture.
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Serve the egg rolls with your choice of caramel, chocolate sauce, chopped strawberries, or powdered sugar.
# Notes:
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Ensure the oil reaches the required temperature of 375°F to achieve a crispy texture.