Do I have to use Vodka in the dipping sauce?

No. You can replace the vodka with orange juice or additional water. I like the flavor adding alcohol gives the sauce. But that is a personal preference.

Can I use vegan cream cheese to make Fried Cheesecake?

Yep! As long as you follow the recipe, I don’t see why using vegan cream cheese would be an issue.

Can I use wonton wrappers instead of tortillas?

Yep! You might get more servings out of the recipe if you did that because they are smaller.

Fried Cheesecake Roll Ups Recipe

Description

Super easy recipe for Fried Cheesecake. This is an easy dessert recipe that you can make with the kids and serve with a sweet and tart strawberry sauce.

Ingredients

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24 oz. Cream Cheese
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 1/2 c. vegetable oil or canola oil
1 stick butter, melted
15–20 small flour tortillas
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

SAUCE

1 lb. strawberries, diced
1/4 c. sugar
1/8 c. vodka (berry flavored if you have it)
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 c. water
1/8 c. strawberry preserves

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Instructions

For the sauce: In a medium saucepan, add the strawberries, sugar, vodka, water, and lemon juice, place on low to medium heat, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
Using a potato masher, smash the strawberries while in the saucepan. Add the strawberry preserves and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
Mix the cream cheese in a large bowl using an electric mixer. Next, combine cream cheese with the sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
On a clean work surface, take a flour tortilla, add a heaping spoonful and half of the cheesecake mixture, and spread in the middle of the tortilla. Begin to roll the tortilla away from you; halfway through, fold in the sides, and roll to the end of the other side of the tortilla, making a roll. Complete the process until all of the cream cheese mixtures are gone. Place them on a baking sheet and in the freezer and in the freezer for one hour.
Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer on medium heat (make sure it isn’t too high). Add a couple of cheesecake-filled tortillas to the pan seam side up using a slotted spoon to place in the hot oil carefully. Allow frying for 1 minute on each side. Use a slotted spoon to remove from heat once. You can weave toothpicks through the roll-up to secure it. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Turn to a wire rack lined with a paper towel. Repeat until all tortillas are cooked.
Use a pastry brush and brush each tortilla with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, and allow to cool before serving. Use the strawberry sauce for dipping.

Notes

NOTE: This recipe will also do well if you use egg roll wrappers. Just be sure to have an egg wash to seal the edges of the roll before you deep fry them.

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Fry
Cuisine: American