Why Everyone Loves Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Pies
Before we jump into the recipe, let’s highlight what makes these pies truly irresistible:
✔ Crispy outside, creamy inside
✔ Quick to make
They fry in just a few minutes, and prep is simple.
✔ Versatile dessert
Serve warm, chilled, dusted, glazed, dipped in chocolate, or topped with whipped cream.
✔ Perfect for parties and holidays
✔ Only a few ingredients needed
You can even use store-bought pie dough to make things easier.
✔ Freezer-friendly
Make them ahead, freeze, and fry when ready.
If you love fried desserts—like fried Oreos, churros, or hand pies—these will be your new favorite treat.
Ingredients for Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Pies
This recipe uses simple ingredients you might already have at home.
For the Cheesecake Filling
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
Fried strawberry recipe
For the Strawberry Layer
You may use fresh strawberry compote, store-bought strawberry jam, or pie filling.
Homemade Strawberry Compote:
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
2–3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch (optional, to thicken)
For the Pie Crust
Choose one:
Refrigerated pie dough
Homemade pie crust
Puff pastry (for extra flaky pies)
Tortillas (fast version similar to fried cheesecake chimichangas)
For Frying
Neutral oil (vegetable, canola, peanut, or sunflower oil)
For Finishing
– Powdered sugar
Cinnamon sugar (optional)
Melted chocolate drizzle (optional)
Strawberry glaze (optional)
Preparation Time
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional but recommended)
Fry Time: 2–3 minutes per pie
Total Time: About 1 hour
How to Prepare Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Pies (Step-by-Step Guide)
