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Sweet Fried Cherry Cheesecake

Indulgent Sweet Fried Cherry Cheesecake to Satisfy Cravings

Sweet Fried Cherry Cheesecake combines creamy goodness with a crispy tortilla, perfect for indulging cravings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: easy cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
Tortilla
  • 6 pieces soft tortillas
Frying
  • 2-3 inches vegetable oil for submerging
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Shallow dish
  • deep pot
  • slotted spoon
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Lay out the tortillas and spread the creamy filling on each, followed by cherry pie filling.
  3. Roll the tortillas tightly, folding in the sides, and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Mix ground cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry the filled tortillas until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Remove toothpicks and serve the Sweet Fried Cherry Cheesecake warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and fry in batches to maintain oil temperature.

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