Luby's Fried Cheesecake
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Luby's Fried Cheesecake
Description
The cheesecake filling is prepared by blending softened cream cheese with sugar, eggs, sour cream, flour, vanilla, and a touch of fresh lemon juice to add brightness. This mixture is baked in a springform pan at 350 degrees for 30 minutes then cooled completely, resulting in a dense, creamy cheesecake base.
The strawberry glaze is made by combining water, sugar, and strawberry gelatin brought to a boil, then thickened with a cornstarch-water mixture. Red food coloring is added for an enhanced hue before folding in sliced strawberries once cooled, creating a glossy, thick fruit topping.
For the fried cheesecake, small rectangles (approximately 1 by 3 inches) of the cheesecake are placed onto 8-inch flour tortillas, then wrapped burrito-style and secured with toothpicks. These are then fried in neutral cooking oil until crisp and golden. After frying, the rolls are coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture and served with caramel sauce and optional whipped cream to complement the rich texture and flavors.
This dessert blends creamy, fruity, and fried elements, producing a unique and indulgent treat suitable for special occasions or comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling:
- 20 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
Strawberry Glaze:
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1.5 ounces strawberry gelatin , (half a 3 ounce package)
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 1 pound strawberries , hulled and sliced
Fried Cheesecake:
- 18 flour tortillas , (8-inch)
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Whipped Cream , optional
Instructions
Cheesecake Filling:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a springform pan with baking spray.
- Whisk together the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, flour, vanilla and lemon juice until smooth and completely combined.
- Add the mixture to your springform pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool completely.
Strawberry Glaze:
- In a medium pot add 1 1/2 cups of the water, sugar and gelatin and whisk well until combined, then bring to a boil on medium heat.
- Whisk the remaining water with the cornstarch and pour it slowly into the pot while whisking.
- Whisk constantly until you see the sauce thickening (about 4-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, whisk in food coloring.
- Let cool completely before adding in the strawberry slices.
Fried Cheesecake:
- Add a 1" wide by 3" long piece of cheesecake (try to keep the cheesecake intact if possible) to the center of your flour tortillas then fold the edges in and roll like a burrito.
- Secure with toothpicks (or if you have time to freeze before frying you can brush egg on the seams and freeze seam side down to seal the tortilla closed).
- When ready to fry heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees.
- Mix your sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Carefully put the cheesecake egg rolls into the hot oil (3-4 per frying batch) and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- When the cheesecake comes out of the fryer immediately roll it into the cinnamon sugar mixture then let it cool on a cooling rack.
- Serve drizzled with caramel sauce and strawberry topping and whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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