Description
These Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Pies are a crispy, creamy dessert that combines golden fried pastry with a rich strawberry cheesecake filling. Each bite delivers a crunchy crust with a smooth cream cheese center and sweet strawberry flavor. Perfect for quick dessert ideas, sweet snacks, party treats, or indulgent homemade dessert recipes.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese softened
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberry preserves
1 package refrigerated pie dough or biscuit dough
1 large egg beaten
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup powdered sugar for topping
2 tbsp cinnamon sugar optional coating
Instructions
1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
2. Gently fold strawberry preserves into the cream cheese mixture.
3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into circles.
4. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle.
5. Brush edges with egg wash, fold dough over, and seal with a fork.
6. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
7. Fry pies in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
8. Remove pies and drain on paper towels.
9. Dust with powdered sugar or coat with cinnamon sugar.
10. Serve warm for the best creamy texture.
Notes
Seal the dough edges tightly with egg wash and a fork to prevent filling leaks during frying.
Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to ensure crispy golden crust without excess oil absorption.
Avoid overfilling the pies because the cheesecake mixture expands slightly while frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg