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    Deep Fried Cheesecake

    Mar 9, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    DEEP FRIED cheesecake collage.

    These wonderful deep fried cheesecake bites offer a crispy outside and a smooth, creamy, and silky center. They are a perfect dessert for a party as they can be eaten without plates or utensils.

    Deep fried cheesecake bites are the ideal choice if you want to whip up a quick dessert for surprise guests as you can store the ingredients in your pantry and freezer for a while to have them ready in a pinch.

    By using Bisquick pancake mix and a store bought frozen cheesecake these fried cheesecake bites can be ready in as quick as half an hour.

    deep fried cheesecake with bite taken set on a pile of cheesecake balls
    pile of deep fried cheesecake
    deep fried cheesecake

    DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS

    You may have all of these cheesecake bite ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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    • Bisquick pancake mix
    • Milk: Whole or skim milk works well in this recipe.
    • Vegetable Oil: Canola oil can be substituted.
    • Egg
    • Frozen cheesecake: We used plain vanilla cheesecake for this recipe, but you can experiment with different flavors like chocolate, peanut butter or lemon.
    • Powdered sugar
    displayed ingredients for deep fried cheesecake

    INSTRUCTIONS

    If you'd like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You'll also find nutrition information.

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    TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    • dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
    • candy thermometer or oil thermometer
    • medium bowl
    • whisk or hand mixer
    • knife
    • slotted utensil

    PREHEAT THE OIL: In a heavy dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, add 3-4 inches of vegetable oil for frying. It is best to use a candy thermometer to make sure the temperature is what you want. Bring to 375 ºF.

    KITCHEN TIP

    Make sure you have the oil at the correct 375 ºF temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the cheesecake bites will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the cheesecake bites will burn on the outside, while staying undercooked on the inside.

    When frying it is important to use an oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil. Oils with a low smoke point may cause an odd taste in your food.

    batter ingredients in a bowl
    bater ingredients whisked in a bowl

    COMBINE PANCAKE BATTER INGREDIENTS: Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.

    WHISK PANCAKE BATTER: Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. The mixture should be thick enough to coat your cheesecake bite without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too thin. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.

    cut cheesecake sides off
    cheesecake cut into 1 inch squares

    CUT OFF EDGES: Cut off the edges of the cheesecake to turn the center into a square.

    SLICE CHEESECAKE: Slice the cheesecake into 12 equal square pieces.

    COVER WITH BATTER: Immerse a cheesecake square into the pancake batter with your hands. Coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off.

    KITCHEN TIP

    FUN IDEA: Put your cheesecake on a stick ( popsicle stick or skewer) to deep fry.

    battered cheesecake on slotted spoon over hot oil
    deep fried cheesecake on slotted spoon over hot oil

    DEEP FRY: Carefully put cheesecake into the hot oil. Flip occasionally with a slotted utensil to get an even deep golden brown on both sides of the cheesecake.

    KITCHEN TIP

    You should be able to fry multiple cheesecake bites at once, depending on the size of your pot. If they're too overcrowded in your pot they might stick together.

    REMOVE FROM OIL: Remove golden battered cheesecake from the oil. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the cheesecake pieces.

    stack of deep fried cheesecake
    stack of deep fried cheesecake

    DUST: Dust cheesecake bites with powdered sugar.

    COOL: Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve.

    KITCHEN TIP

    To make the fried cheesecake bites even more decadent, serve with a bowl of chocolate sauce or chocolate ganache, strawberry sauce, or caramel sauce for dipping. You can also drizzle the cheesecake bites with a sauce of your choice.

    pile of deep fried cheesecake balls sitting in a round tin dusted with powdered sugar with a bowl of strawberries in the background

    RELATED RECIPES

    While we love deep fried cheese cake bites we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

    DEEP FRIED COOKIE DOUGH: The perfect dessert for all cookie dough lovers.

    DEEP FRIED OREO: These fried oreos are super yummy and easy to make at home. Try our recipe to surprise your family with these fun American fair treats.

    DEEP FRIED PEANUT BUTTER BALLS: If you love all things peanut butter, you will devour these chocolate peanut butter treats.

    PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS: These tender pumpkin muffins with a creamy cheesecake center will be your new favorite fall dessert.

    NO BAKE CHEESECAKE: This creamy, silky vanilla cheesecake with a melt-in-your-mouth graham cracker crust is absolutely divine.

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
    Delicious, tender muffins packed with a medley of pumpkin and cheesecake flavors. Everything is baked together in one pan for a scrumptious pumpkin muffin with a smooth, creamy cheesecake center.
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    cream cheese pumpkin muffin sliced in half to show the delicious pumpkin filling.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    How long can you store deep fried cheesecake leftovers?

    Deep fried cheesecake bites are best eaten fresh to get the maximum benefit of the crunchy outside and creamy filling. The wet filling will soak into the crust after a while and ruin its crispiness. They are therefore not ideal for storage.

    Can you reheat deep fried cheesecake?

    Deep fried cheesecake is best eaten fresh. We do not recommend reheating them as they would lose their crispiness.

    Can you use different cheesecake flavors?

    Yes, you can use a chocolate or peanut butter cheesecake instead of a classic vanilla one.


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    deep fried cheesecake

    Deep Fried Cheesecake

    These deep fried cheesecake bites are a fun way to spruce up a frozen cheesecake. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, they are the ideal finger food dessert for a party.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Resting Time: 5 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheesecake bites, deep fried cheesecake
    Servings: 12 bites
    Calories: 171kcal
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    Equipment

    Dutch Oven or other heavy bottom pot
    candy thermometer or oil thermometer
    bowl
    whisk or hand mixer
    knife
    slotted spoon or other slotted utensil

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup Bisquick pancake mix
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 egg
    • 1 frozen cheesecake
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Fill a heavy bottom pot 3-4 inches deep with vegetable oil. Use an oil or candy thermometer in the oil to monitor the temperature. Bring oil to 375°F.
    • batter ingredients in a bowl
      Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.
    • batter ingredients whisked in a bowl
      Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. Batter should be thick enough to coat your cheesecake bites without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too thin. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
    • cheesecake cut into 1 inch squares
      Slice the cheesecake into equal square slices.
    • Immerse a cheesecake square into the pancake batter with your hands. Coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off.
    • battered cheesecake on slotted spoon over hot oil
      Carefully put cheesecake into the hot oil. Flip occasionally with a slotted utensil to get an even deep golden tone on both sides of the cheesecake.
    • deep fried cheesecake on slotted spoon over hot oil
      Remove golden battered cheesecake from the oil. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the cheesecake pieces.
    • stack of deep fried cheesecake
      Dust cheesecake bites with powdered sugar.
    • pile of deep fried cheesecake, the top one has a bite take out to expose the filling
      Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve.

    Notes

    If your oil is too cold the cheesecake bites will absorb too much oil. If it’s too hot they will burn.
     
    You should be able to fry multiple cheesecake bites at once, depending on the size of your pot. If they’re too overcrowded in your pot they might stick together.
     
    Fun idea: Put your cheesecake on a stick (popsicle stick or skewer) to deep fry.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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