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    Home » Recipes » Deep Fried

    Published: Oct 6, 2022 · Modified: Feb 16, 2023 by Jeremy Klae · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Fried Cheesecake

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    Fried Cheesecake is one of those desserts that you never knew you needed so badly. Crunchy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside, and served with freshly made raspberry dipping sauce...what else could you ever possibly ask for in a dessert?

    Deep Fried Cheesecake balls served with raspberry dipping sauce.

    Deep-Fried Cheesecake Bites are something that I learned about way back in the day. A friend of mine introduced me to Sonic's version. They came with a berry dipping sauce and were warm, crunchy, and perfect.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Fried Cheesecake is frozen cheesecake balls, bites, or cubes dipped in a batter and then deep-fried to golden, warm, and gooey perfection. If you like state fair-style food, then you will absolutely love these! Try this recipe today, and I can almost guarantee you'll win over the hearts of anyone you share them with. However, They may not even make it that far! They are one of the best desserts I've ever had and can be pretty addicting.

    Ingredients

    • Cream Cheese
    • Sugar
    • Pure Vanilla Extract
    • Graham Crackers
    • Pancake Mix
    • Milk
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Egg
    • Frosted Flakes

    Lastly, you'll need some oil to fry the cheesecake balls. I use Vegetable oil, but whichever you prefer is fine as well.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Cheesecake batter being mixed in a stand mixer.

    Step 1: Place the cream cheese in a stand mixer with a flat-beater attachment. Turn the stand mixer to medium, and while the cream cheese is softening, add the rest of the cheesecake ingredients.

    Balls of frozen cheesecake filling on a metal baking sheet covered in parchment paper.

    Step 2: Scoop Tablespoon-sized balls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

    Freeze the cheesecake for at least an hour or until it's frozen.

    Pancake batter being whisked in a glass mixing bowl.

    Step 3: While the cheesecake is freezing, make a pancake batter. I used Krusteaz Pancake Mix for this fried cheesecake recipe, but you can make your own or use whatever brand you prefer.

    Frosted flakes being dumped in a white mixing bowl.

    Step 4: Once the pancake mix is made, crush a box of frosted flakes in a large bowl using your hands. I don't recommend a food processor or mallet for this. It's essential to have the uneven texture to coat the whole cheesecake bite while still having larger 'crunchies,' for lack of better terms.

    Balls of frozen cheesecake filling coated in pancake batter and crushed frosted flakes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 5: In a deep fryer or heavy Dutch oven, begin heating the cooking oil to 375°f.

    While the oil is heating, remove the cheesecake from the freezer, coat them in the pancake mix, and then the crushed frosted flakes. Line them on a baking sheet.

    Frosted flake covered cheesecake balls deep frying in a fryer.

    Step 6: Once the oil has come to temperature, drop 3-4 cheesecake balls and deep fry them for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip them over halfway through so all sides are evenly fried.

    Remove them from the oil and place them on a wire cooling rack while frying the remaining cheesecake bites.

    Once you've fried all the cheesecake balls, serve them hot with a raspberry sauce.

    Expert Tips

    • Despite these little treats' incredible texture, flavor, and overall addictiveness, you'll likely have leftovers. Place them in a container with a tight lid or even a ziplock back and store them in the refrigerator for up to five days.
    • When reheating deep-fried cheesecake, I recommend placing the balls in the air fryer at about 380°-400°f until hot and sizzling.
    • If you prefer not to make your own cheesecake mix, buy a cheesecake, freeze it, then cube it.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is fried cheesecake made of?

    Fried cheesecake is made of cheesecake filling and crust, then dipped in a pancake batter and covered with crunch corn flakes.

    How many calories are in deep-fried cheesecake?

    Each deep-fried cheesecake ball contains approximately 118 calories.

    What is a deep-fried dessert?

    A deep-fried dessert is a sweet dessert that has been battered and then fried in some form of oil or fat. Think deep-fried ice cream or deep-fried cheesecake.

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    Deep fried cheesecake balls served with a warm raspberry sauce.

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    📖 Recipe

    Fried Cheesecake Bites sliced open and served with Raspberry Dipping Sauce.

    Fried Cheesecake

    Fried Cheesecake is a dessert recipe you never knew you needed so badly. Crunchy, Sweet, Warm, and Gooey. Need I say More?
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Fast Food
    Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 18 servings
    Calories: 169kcal
    Author: Jeremy Klae

    Ingredients

    For the Cheesecake

    • 16 Oz Cream Cheese - softened
    • ½ Cup Sugar
    • 1 Tbsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
    • 8 Sheets Graham Crackers - crushed

    For the Batter

    • 1 Cup Pancake Mix
    • ½ Cup Milk
    • 1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 Box Frosted Flakes - crushed

    Instructions

    For the Cheesecake

    • Crush the Graham Crackers and set them aside.
    • Place the cream cheese in a stand mixer with a flat-beater attachment. Turn the stand mixer to medium and while the cream cheese is softening, begin adding the rest of the cheesecake ingredients. Allow the ingredients to combine thoroughly.
    • Scoop Tablespoon-sized balls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    • Place the Cheesecake Balls in the freezer for at least an hour or until they are fully frozen.

    For the Batter

    • While the cheesecake is freezing, make the pancake batter. Combine the pancake mix with the milk, vegetable oil, and egg, stirring to thoroughly combine to ensure no lumps.
    • Crush the Frosted Flakes by hand, leaving some medium-sized pieces to add extra texture and crunch.

    Frying the Cheesecake Bites

    • While the oil is heating, remove the cheesecake from the freezer, coat them in the pancake mix, then the crushed frosted flakes. Line them on a baking sheet.
    • Once the oil has come to temperature, drop 3-4 cheesecake balls, and deep fry them for about 3-4 minutes or until they're golden brown. Flip them over halfway through so all sides are evenly fried.
    • Remove them from the oil and place them on a wire cooling rack while you fry the rest of the fried cheesecake bites.
    • Serve hot and fresh with a raspberry dipping sauce.

    Video

    YouTube video

    Notes

    • Despite these little treats' incredible texture, flavor, and overall addictiveness, you'll likely have leftovers. Place them in a container with a tight lid or even a ziplock back and store them in the refrigerator for up to five days.
    • When reheating deep-fried cheesecake, I recommend placing the balls in the air fryer at about 380°-400°f until hot and sizzling.
    • If you prefer not to make you're own cheesecake mix, buy a cheesecake, freeze it, then cube it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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