Recipe Card
Ultimate Deep Fried Cheesecake: Crispy, Creamy, and Irresistible!
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 150 min
- Serves
- 12
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Protein
- 4.00 g
- Carbs
- 30.00 g
- Fat
- 20.00 g
- Sodium
- 150.00 mg
Ingredients
- 18 oz package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cupgranulated sugar
- 1large egg
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tbspall-purpose flour (optional, for firmer texture)
- 1pre-made graham cracker crust (if making your own cheesecake)
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 tspbaking powder
- ¼ tspsalt
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- ¾ cupmilk (whole milk or 2%)
- 1large egg
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- —Vegetable oil or canola oil (enough to fill your frying pot about 2 inches deep)
- —Powdered sugar (for garnishing)
- —Chocolate sauce (for garnishing)
- —Caramel sauce (for garnishing)
- —Fresh berries or fruit (optional, for garnishing)
- —Whipped cream (for garnishing)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cheesecake: If using store-bought cheesecake, skip to step 2. If making homemade cheesecake, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and flour (if using) and beat until combined. Pour into a graham cracker crust and bake for 35-40 minutes. Let cool and chill for at least 4 hours.
- 2
Slice the Cheesecake: Once chilled, slice the cheesecake into 12 small rectangles or squares and freeze for 1-2 hours.
- 3
Make the Batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract, then combine with dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
- 4
Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat vegetable or canola oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat and Fry the Cheesecake: Dip frozen cheesecake pieces into the batter, then carefully lower into hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Garnish and Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce. Serve warm with whipped cream and fresh berries.