Fried Cheesecake
Make Fried Cheesecake for a rich and indulgent treat that has a crispy texture and soft center. Drizzle with your favorite topping for a dessert recipe that everyone will love.
Servings: 24
Cost: $7.07, $0.29 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 Frozen Cheesecake approximately 16-20 ounces
- 1 ½ cups Pancake Mix
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil plus more for frying
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cut 1 frozen cheesecake (approximately 16 to 20 ounces) into 24 bite-sized, 1-inch squares. Place the cheesecake pieces back into the freezer while you prepare the batter.
- Pour about 3 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 360°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1½ cups pancake mix, 1 large egg, 1 cup milk, and 2 teaspoons vegetable oil until smooth.
- Working in batches, dip each frozen cheesecake piece into the batter, allowing any excess batter to drip off.
- Carefully place the coated cheesecake bites into the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown.
- Remove the fried cheesecake bites with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Dust with ¼ cup powdered sugar.
- Serve warm with strawberry dipping sauce, if desired, and enjoy!
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Notes
If the cheesecake as a thick graham crack crust, trim off some of the crust so that most of the insert will be the cheesecake mixture. It's best to let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to softened some to make it easier to cut.
Make sure to monitor the oil closely when heating it as if it gets too hot the fried cheesecake will burn and get too brown. I monitor with a candy thermometer and leave it in the oil when frying.
Store leftover fried cheesecake bites in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The batter will soften as it's store so they are best served immediately while they are still crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.2mg
