Description
Crispy red velvet cheesecake egg rolls blend Asian-inspired technique with Southern American dessert charm. Sweet cream cheese and rich cocoa create a delightful fusion you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1 package egg roll wrappers
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Filling and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Additional Cake Mix Ingredients:
- Eggs (as specified on cake mix box)
- Oil (as specified on cake mix box)
- Water (as specified on cake mix box)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the red velvet cake mix package instructions.
- Prepare cake batter following the box directions, ensuring smooth and consistent mixing.
- Transfer batter into a greased baking dish and bake as specified on the package.
- Allow cake to cool completely, then meticulously crumble into fine, uniform crumbs.
- In a mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Position egg roll wrapper diagonally on a clean work surface, creating a diamond orientation.
- Strategically center a spoonful of red velvet cake crumbs on the wrapper, topping with a generous cream cheese dollop.
- Carefully fold bottom wrapper corner over filling, tuck sides inward, and roll tightly, using water to secure the seam.
- Continue assembling remaining egg rolls with consistent technique.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep skillet, maintaining steady temperature for even frying.
- Gently immerse egg rolls in hot oil, rotating periodically until achieving a golden, crisp exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Transfer fried egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk, adjusting consistency for optimal drizzling.
- Serve warm, embellishing with glaze or a delicate powdered sugar dusting for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Filling by ensuring the cake is completely cooled before crumbling, which helps maintain texture and prevents moisture from making the egg roll wrappers soft.
- Select High-Quality Cream Cheese at room temperature for smoother, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with cake crumbs.
- Maintain Consistent Oil Temperature around 350F when frying to achieve perfectly crispy, golden-brown egg rolls without absorbing excess oil.
- Customize Dietary Needs by using gluten-free cake mix and wrappers for a celiac-friendly version, or swap regular sugar with alternative sweeteners for lower-sugar options.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg