Description
Sweet and crispy blueberry cream cheese egg rolls deliver a delightful fusion of creamy filling and golden-brown crunch. Crisp wrappers embrace rich cream cheese and juicy blueberries, creating a dessert that satisfies your craving for something indulgent and playful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Sealing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (if using frozen blueberries)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg, beaten
Wrapping and Cooking Ingredients:
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a velvety filling by whisking cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until uniformly blended and creamy.
- Gently coat fresh blueberries with a splash of lemon juice, or if using frozen berries, delicately dust with cornstarch to manage moisture levels.
- Position an egg roll wrapper diagonally on a clean work surface, ensuring maximum wrapper surface area for wrapping.
- Carefully spread a generous dollop of cream cheese mixture across the center of the wrapper, leaving slight margins around the edges.
- Strategically place a measured portion of prepared blueberries atop the cream cheese spread, distributing evenly.
- Delicately brush the wrapper’s edges with beaten egg, acting as a natural adhesive for sealing.
- Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper upward, covering the filling completely, then fold side edges inward to create a secure envelope.
- Roll the wrapper tightly from bottom to top, ensuring a compact and sealed configuration with no filling exposure.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep pan to precisely 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Carefully lower egg rolls into the hot oil, frying in small batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Rotate egg rolls periodically, allowing each side to achieve a uniform, crisp exterior for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer fried egg rolls to a paper towel-lined surface to drain excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Finish by elegantly dusting the golden egg rolls with a light snowfall of powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Drain blueberries thoroughly to prevent soggy egg rolls and maintain crispy exterior.
- Use fresh blueberries when possible for brighter flavor and less liquid release.
- Seal egg rolls tightly to prevent filling from leaking during frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg