Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Pies

Golden, crispy, and creamy Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Pies made with smooth cream cheese, sweet strawberries, and flaky pastry fried to perfection.

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 mini pies

Ingredients

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened ⅓ cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp heavy cream 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen) 2–3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp cornstarch (optional) Pie crust or puff pastry Neutral oil for frying Powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or melted chocolate for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; add heavy cream for extra silkiness and chill.
Step 2: Simmer strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened; cool completely.
Step 3: Roll out dough, cut into circles or rectangles, and fill with cheesecake and strawberry layers.
Step 4: Fold, seal with a fork, and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry each pie for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
Step 6: Drain on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar, and drizzle with chocolate or glaze before serving.

Notes

For crispier pies, use puff pastry. Chill before frying to avoid filling leaks. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 310
Fat: 20g
Saturated fat: 9g
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g