Deep-Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Pies (Print Format)

Crispy pies filled with rich cheesecake and strawberry, homemade for parties, holidays, or cozy weekends.

# Ingredients:

→ Cheesecake Filling

01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ¼ cup powdered sugar
03 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Filling

04 - 1 cup finely chopped strawberries
05 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ For Assembly

07 - 1 package refrigerated pie-style dough or biscuit dough
08 - 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
09 - Oil for frying

→ Optional Topping

10 - Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 - Roll the dough slightly thinner if needed and cut into circles or squares based on your preference.
04 - Place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center of each dough piece. Top with a small spoon of strawberry filling. Brush the edges with beaten egg, fold over, and seal firmly with a fork.
05 - Working in batches, fry the pies until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
06 - Dust the pies with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar while still warm. Serve immediately for the best texture.

# Tips:

01 - Avoid overfilling the pies to prevent leakage during frying.
02 - Seal the edges of the dough tightly for best results.
03 - Serve warm for the creamiest texture.