Deep Fried Chocolate Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries

14 servings
INGREDIENTS
225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, 1 package, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
80 g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar, divided
18 strawberry
260 g (2 cups) pancake mix
30 g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
240 mL (1 cup) milk
2 egg
1 oil, for frying
PREPARATION
1. In a bowl, add the cream cheese, vanilla, and ½ cup (80 g) of powdered sugar, and mix thoroughly.
2. On a cutting board, cut the stem off of the strawberry. Using a ¼ teaspoon, scoop out the center of the strawberry. Fill the center of the strawberry with the cream cheese filling. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries.
3. In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, milk, and eggs. Mix thoroughly.
4. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat until the temperature reaches 365ËF (185ËC).
5. Using a fork, coat the stuffed strawberries in the batter. Fry 2 strawberries at a time, about two minutes. Remove the strawberries from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
6. Dust with powdered sugar.
7. Enjoy!
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