These sweet cheesecake egg rolls make a great appetizer and can be air fried or deep fried!

Egg roll wrappers are filled with cherry pie filling and an easy cheesecake filling and cooked crispy on the outside. Add a dusting of powdered sugar and serve warm.

plated Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls

Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls

  • Use any kind of pie filling (we love cherry or blueberry).
  • Prep ahead and cook them in the air fryer or deep fryer before serving.
  • Hand-held bites, they’re a fun snack to serve to guests. Swap out egg roll wrappers for won ton wrappers to make these mini.
  • These cherry cheesecake egg rolls are better than Cheesecake Factory and they are so easy to make at home! Serve with Whipped Cream for dipping!
  • Take little treats to a holiday party or potluck as little hand-held, cake-like treats and watch them disappear!

ingredients to make Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls

Ingredients and Variations

CREAM CHEESE This is the tasty cheesecake part of the recipe. Flavored with lemon to add that extra cheesecake flavor, this filling is so simple to make and creamy. You could also use bits of leftover cheesecake (LOL! Leftover cheesecake!?!).

PIE FILLING Pie filling is so versatile! Cherry pie filling is the festive choice here, but consider blueberry, apple, strawberry, blackberry, or even lemon. So many pie-filling choices, why not experiment with all of them? Or, add grated pieces of chocolate, flaked coconut, or chopped nuts!

EGG ROLL WRAPPERS Purchase pre-made egg roll wrappers from the international foods section of the grocery store or visit an Asian market that is sure to have them on hand. For a bite-sized version, try using wonton wrappers instead.

process of folding Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls

How to Make Cheesecake Egg Rolls

It doesn’t get any easier to make these delightful little dessert treats!

Air Fried

  1. Combine the first 4 ingredients & scoop into a baggie with one corner cut-off.
  2. Pipe filling across a wrapper & add cherries.
  3. Spray rolls with cooking spray. Place rolls in a preheated air fryer & cook until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Sprinkle with powdered sugar & serve warm.

cooked Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls in the air fryer

Deep-Fried

  1. Follow steps 1-3 above.
  2. Deep fry until golden brown & crispy.
  3. Sprinkle with powdered sugar & serve warm.

Baked

  1. Follow steps 1-3 above.
  2. Place sealed cherry cheesecake egg rolls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake until the egg rolls are golden brown, turning them over halfway.
  4. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.

How to Store

Keep leftover cherry cheesecake rolls in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in an air fryer or under the broiler before serving again. Freeze cooked and cooled pieces on a baking sheet and then store them in a zippered bag with the date labeled on the outside for up to 4 weeks. Reheat in the oven or the air fryer until cooked through.

Cheesecake Favorites

Did you try these Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! 

image of Everyday Comfort cookbook by Holly Nilsson of Spend With Pennies plus text
close up of cooked Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls
4.99 from 59 votes↑ Click stars to rate now!
Or to leave a comment, click here!

Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls

These Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls are sweet, creamy, & have the perfect amount of crunch from the egg rolls!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 egg rolls
Author Holly Nilsson
buy hollys book

Ingredients  

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 8 egg roll wrappers mine were 6″x6″
  • oil for frying

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, lemon rind, sugar and lemon juice until well mixed. Spoon into a Ziploc baggie. Cut off the corner of the bag.
  • Lay out the egg roll wrappers with one of the corners pointing towards you and pipe a line of cheese mixture across the wrapper. Add approx. 10 cherries on top of the cheese mixture.
  • Using water, wet the edges of the wrapper and roll up tightly ensuring the edges are sealed well. Let the rolls sit about 3-4 minutes allowing the water to dry and create a good seal.
  • Preheat oil to about 350°F and fry in small batches until brown and crispy (about 5-6 minutes). Serve warm.

Notes

Air Fryer Instructions:
  1. Generously brush with vegetable oil before cooking.
  2. Cook at 390°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or under the broiler.
Freeze cooled egg rolls on a baking sheet, then store in a ziptop bag for up to 4 weeks. Reheat in the air fryer or under the broiler.
4.99 from 59 votes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 189 | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls cooked with writing

 

Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls cooked in an air fryer and plated with writing
cooked Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls in the air fryer with a title
close up of Cherry Cheesecake Egg Rolls on a plate with a title

share:

PinFacebookTweetYummly

Categories:

, ,

Like our recipes?
Follow us on Pinterest!

Follow us on Pinterest

Recipes you'll love

About the author

Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
See more posts by Holly

Follow Holly on social media:

pinterest facebook twitter instagram

Free eBook!

Subscribe to receive weekly recipes and get a FREE Bonus e-book: Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals!

You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of emails you receive.

Latest & Greatest

4.99 from 59 votes (50 ratings without comment)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Comments

    1. Hi Phyllis, as we don’t observe a diabetic diet, I am not sure which desserts would be okay for you. You can check out our dessert section to see if anything would work for you.

  1. Have you tried these with puff pastry so you could bake them?  I don’t like the mess with deep frying.  They sound delicious – I like the idea of the lemon rind.

  2. Hoping this recipe is as easy for as delicious that it looks! Something new I just have to try, Love Cherry Pie Filling…