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 365˚F (185˚C).

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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