Deep Fried Cheesecake Bites

From time to time, we need to break a few rules whether it’s a Cheat Day, midnight snack, or whatever! Along with our Deep Fried S’mores and Deep Fried Cookie Dough recipes, these cheesecake bites are our most popular deep-fried desserts!

In all seriousness, this is a great way to use up leftover cheesecake, plus there’s no baking required. Pick your favorite flavor: strawberry, blueberry, cherry, even chocolate. The possibilities are endless…

OK, so fried cheesecake may not exactly be diet food, but they’re still bite-size pieces of heaven! If you’re in a sharing mood, then throw a party and distribute the calories among your friends.

They are great stacked in threes on a platter and dusted with powdered sugar. Another fun idea is making cheesecake pops if you have a stand and some sticks. To really want to elevate this dessert, drizzle with some sauces as well!

INGREDIENTS

17 ounces frozen or leftover cheesecake
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

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1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 cup milk

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

powdered sugar for serving optional

strawberry, chocolate or caramel sauces for serving optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the frozen cheesecake on a cutting board and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
Freeze for at least 15 minutes.
In a medium saucepan or deep fryer, pour in oil until 2-3 inches deep and heat to 375F°F. Set aside a paper towel lined plate or a wire rack.
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