12/14/2024
Blueberry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Egg Rolls:
12 egg roll wrappers
Water, for sealing
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Topping:
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions:
Prepare the Blueberry Filling:
Cook the Blueberries: In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to thicken and the blueberries start to break down about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
Mix Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Egg Rolls:
Lay Out Wrappers: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean, dry surface, with one corner pointing towards you like a diamond shape.
Add Fillings: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the wrapper. Add about 1 tablespoon of the blueberry mixture on top of the cream cheese.
Fold and Seal: Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper up over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Use a small amount of water to moisten the top corner and seal the egg roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Fry the Egg Rolls:
Heat Oil: In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350F 175C.
Fry Egg Rolls: Fry the egg rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy about 2-3 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve:
Top with Sugar: Dust the fried egg rolls with powdered sugar.
Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice
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