Description
Deep-Fried Oreo Cheesecake Bites are indulgent bite-sized desserts featuring a creamy cheesecake filling wrapped in Oreo cookies, coated in a crispy batter, and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 Oreo cookies, halved or crushed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Form small balls using Oreo pieces and wrap cheesecake mixture inside each, sealing well.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk egg and milk together.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan.
- Coat each ball in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in flour.
- Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Cool slightly and serve with optional toppings like powdered sugar or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
- Chill balls before frying to prevent leaking.
- Ensure oil temperature is consistent for even frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Serve warm for best texture.
- Customize with toppings like caramel or fruit sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
