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Luby's Fried Cheesecake
5 from 15 votes

Luby's Fried Cheesecake

Luby's Fried Cheesecake is a dessert combining a creamy baked cheesecake filling with a sweet strawberry glaze, wrapped inside flour tortillas, then fried to a crispy golden finish. The fried exterior contrasts with the smooth, tangy cheesecake interior and fruity glaze, offering a rich and textured treat inspired by a distinctive presentation method.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 490 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a springform pan with baking spray.
  2. Whisk together the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, flour, vanilla and lemon juice until smooth and completely combined.
  3. Add the mixture to your springform pan and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Cool completely.
Strawberry Glaze:
  1. 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.
  2. Whisk the remaining water with the cornstarch and pour it slowly into the pot while whisking.
  3. Whisk constantly until you see the sauce thickening (about 4-5 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat, whisk in food coloring.
  5. Let cool completely before adding in the strawberry slices.
Fried Cheesecake:
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. When ready to fry heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees.
  4. Mix your sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  5. Carefully put the cheesecake egg rolls into the hot oil (3-4 per frying batch) and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
  6. When the cheesecake comes out of the fryer immediately roll it into the cinnamon sugar mixture then let it cool on a cooling rack.
  7. Serve drizzled with caramel sauce and strawberry topping and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 490

% 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.