DEEP FRY CHEESECAKE BITES

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I deep fry candy bars and ice cream, why not cheesecake? This is an easy semi-homemade recipe using ready made cheesecake in a container. You also can use leftover or storebought cheesecake.

Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 24oz container Philadalphia cheesecake filling
1 Tbsp orange zest
1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla)
2 tsp sugar
3 c crushed cinnamon graham crackers
BATTER
1 egg
1 c milk
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
375 DEGREE OIL FOR FRYING

Steps:

  • 1. Empty cheesecake filling in bowl with almond, zest & sugar. Mix well. Line cookie sheet with wax paper. Make small balls (size of cherry tomatoes).
  • 2. Line up on cookie sheet. Freeze for 3-4 hours.
  • 3. When cheesecake almost ready to be taken out of freezer. Put graham cracker crumbs in large bowl. Prepare batter. Combine egg, milk and oil in cup, wisk together. In another bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Wisk the wet ingredients into the dry.
  • 4. Roll chilled cheesecake balls in graham crackers til all coated. One by one dip balls in batter and gently drop in 375 degree heated oil. Cook only til outside is light golden brown, turning, about 30 seconds to one min.
  • 5. Remove with slotted spoon onto paper bag or towels top with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar! Also nice served with fruit sauce!

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