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Blueberry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls

These Blueberry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls deliver a delightful contrast of crispy shell and creamy filling, making for a surprising and impressive dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Compote
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 225 g full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
For Assembly and Frying
  • 12 pieces egg roll wrappers (standard 8-inch square size)
  • 2 tablespoons water (for sealing the wrappers)
  • 3 cups neutral oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Finish
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Vanilla Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk or cream (to thin if needed)

Method
 

Make the Blueberry Compote
  1. Place the blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir together and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until blueberries start to burst and release their juice.
  2. Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small cup, stir until fully dissolved, then pour into the blueberry mixture while stirring constantly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and let the compote cool completely before using.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Set Up Your Rolling Station
  1. Clear a clean, dry work surface and lay out your egg roll wrappers, cream cheese filling, cooled blueberry compote, and a small dish of water for sealing.
Fill and Roll the Egg Rolls
  1. Place one egg roll wrapper on the work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Spread a tablespoon of cream cheese filling across the center.
  2. Add a generous tablespoon of blueberry compote on top. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then tuck in the left and right corners and roll tightly, sealing with water.
Make the Vanilla Dipping Sauce
  1. Stir together sour cream or Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Add milk to thin if necessary.
Fry the Egg Rolls
  1. Heat oil in a pot or deep skillet. Once hot, fry egg rolls in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture while hot.

Notes

The blueberry compote can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Use fresh or frozen blueberries for the compote.