Description
Indulge in the heavenly experience of deep-fried strawberry cheesecake pies, where a crispy, golden-brown exterior gives way to a luscious, creamy filling. Each bite bursts with the sweet, tangy flavor of ripe strawberries, perfectly balanced with the rich, velvety texture of cheesecake, creating a delightful contrast that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- For Frying:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, diced strawberries, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cold water gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles, approximately 4 inches in diameter.
- Place a tablespoon of the cheesecake filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop the pies into the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The filling can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftover pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use frozen strawberries if fresh ones are not available, or substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: deep-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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