Description
Delicious deep-fried pies filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped strawberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 package refrigerated pie-style dough or biscuit dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Oil for frying
- Optional: Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Roll the dough slightly thinner if needed and cut into circles or squares based on your preference.
- Place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center of each dough piece. Top with a small spoon of strawberry filling. Brush the edges with beaten egg, fold over, and seal firmly with a fork.
- Working in batches, fry the pies until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Dust the pies with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar while still warm. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- For a richer taste, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy pies.
- To avoid spills, don’t overfill the pies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg