Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Deep-Fried Oreos 🍪🍰😍
Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos or similar) 🍪
1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🥄
1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
1 large egg 🥚
1 cup milk 🥛
Vegetable oil, for frying 🛢️
12 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos or similar) 🍪
Powdered sugar, for dusting ☁️
Additional crushed cookies, for sprinkling 🍪
Directions:
1. Let's kick things off by preparing your cheesecake filling! In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy. Add that sweet granulated sugar and a splash of vanilla extract, mixing until it's beautifully combined. Now gently fold in those crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. Yum!
2. Time to assemble our cookie sandwiches! Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, place a nice dollop of cheesecake filling on top of each cookie. Carefully press another cookie on top to create a deliciously delightful sandwich. Repeat this with the rest of the cookies until they’re all filled.
3. Now, let’s get our coating ready! In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until they're perfectly blended. Dip each cookie sandwich into the flour mixture first, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture again for a thorough coat.
4. It’s frying time! In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Make sure you have enough oil to fully submerge the cookies. Carefully place the coated cookies into the hot oil, just a few at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until they turn a gorgeous golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried cookies onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
5. Finally, it’s time to garnish and serve! Dust the warm deep-fried cookies with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar and add additional crushed cookies on top if you're feeling fancy. Serve them up immediately while they’re still warm!
Enjoy these indulgent treats!