Description
Crispy golden blueberry cream cheese egg rolls deliver a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors. Wrapped in delicate pastry and fried to perfection, these treats offer a delectable dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Fillings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
Binders and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons water, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Wrappers and Cooking Ingredients:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 2+ cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Craft a rich blueberry compote by simmering fresh blueberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until berries burst and release their natural juices.
- Incorporate cornstarch mixture to thicken the blueberry sauce, stirring continuously until the consistency becomes glossy and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until the mixture transforms into a light, airy filling with a silky texture.
- Position an egg roll wrapper diagonally and spread a generous layer of cream cheese mixture near one corner of the wrapper.
- Carefully spoon cooled blueberry compote atop the cream cheese layer, ensuring even distribution without overfilling.
- Moisten wrapper edges with water to create a secure seal, then fold bottom corner over filling and tightly roll, tucking in sides to prevent leakage.
- Heat vegetable oil to 375°F in a deep skillet or fryer, preparing for crisp frying.
- Gently lower egg rolls into hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried egg rolls to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Dust warm egg rolls generously with powdered sugar just before serving for a delightful sweet finish.
Notes
- Prevent soggy egg rolls by ensuring blueberry filling is completely cooled before assembling to maintain wrapper crispiness.
- Create gluten-free version by using rice paper wrappers or gluten-free egg roll wrappers for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Control sweetness levels by adjusting sugar amounts in both blueberry and cream cheese fillings according to personal taste preferences.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of cinnamon or zest to blueberry mixture for deeper, more nuanced taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg