Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 7 tablespoons water, divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 2+ cups vegetable oil, for frying
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Combine cherries, sugar, 3 tablespoons water, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a saucepan; boil and then simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Mix remaining water with cornstarch; add to cherry mixture and stir until thickened. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture and a spoonful of cherry filling in each egg roll wrapper; moisten edges, fold, and roll tightly.
- Fry egg rolls in preheated oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Fry in batches to maintain crispy texture.
Cool filling completely to prevent soggy wrappers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30