Xangos (Deepfried Cheesecake)

baking dessert
Source: Pacos (Based on RecipeTinEats)

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Servings

16 Servings

Prep time

30 Minutes

Cooking Time

70 Minutes

Calories

--- Kcal

Steps

Ingredients

  • 750 g cream cheese, room temp

Step 1

Beat 30 seconds

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp plain flour

Step 2

Add beat 10 seconds until just combined.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cup caster sugar
  • 0.75 cup sour cream, room temp
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Zest of lemon

Step 3

add beat until smooth (10-15 seconds).

Ingredients

  • 5 Large eggs

Step 4

Add eggs one at a time, beating on low until just combined.

Step 5

Pour filling into a parchment-lined 22x32cm pan. ADJUST SIZE IF YOU HAVE ADJUSTED SERVINGS

Step 6

Bake at 140°C (fan) for 55-60 min until set. Turn oven off, leave door propped open with tea towel for 1 hr.

Step 7

Remove, cool to room temp, then refrigerate 4+ hrs.

Ingredients

  • 16 mini tortillas

Step 8

Move cheesecake to chopping board. Cut cheesecake once down center lengthwise then cut rectangular bars and wrap them in mini tortillas (burrito style). (Use toothpicks to hold tortilla in place).

Step 9

Deep fry tortillas until golden brown (2 minutes at 180°C).

Step 10

Debone of any toothpicks and cut along diagonal to serve.

Notes

  • Serve raspberry coulis and ice-cream.