Banana Cheesecake Egg Rolls With Nutella Dipping Sauce

I've become addicted to shopping for food online. I admit it. I have a problem.

But it's a good thing I promise:)

Especially when it's flu season, and my family was sick. We all had colds, and my loving and always right mother in law, said that I should order online from VONS (Safeway) home delivery. And I guess I've been living under a rock, because I never knew they had this! 

And I think it is totally awesome! And I mean that in the most valley girl voice!

I love shopping this way. Not only because it is abnormally convenient, but I only get the things I need. And that saves me some serious money.

Usually when I go to the store, I end up getting things that I don't really need, and I end up spending so much more money than I originally intended. But with this method, I make my list, and just order what I need. And if I forget something, I have until 3 am to add that item!

The other day I shopped online. Then a little while later my son said that he needed batteries, and asked if we can go buy some in the morning. I just went back online and updated my order to include batteries and crisis was averted!

And that's where this recipe comes in. I only needed bananas. My husband bought some egg roll wrappers the week before with no idea of what he wanted to make, so I thought about cheesecake. But seriously you can fry almost anything in an egg roll wrapper and it would be delicious!

And I know this because I have fried almost everything I can think of. Just look at my Instagram if you don't believe me. I fried thanksgiving leftovers! - Yup!

But this time I really wanted cheesecake, and it came out better than I imagined.

The banana slices just kind of melted into the cheesecake filling. And with the addition of the Nutella dipping sauce, this dessert should be on a restaurant menu somewhere.

I think this may be the best dessert I have ever made. So now you have to try it so here you go! You can thank me later:)

8 egg roll wrappers

1 block cream cheese

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 bananas

Oil for frying

1/3 cup powdered sugar for dusting

1/3 cup Nutella 

2 tablespoons heavy cream

In the bowl of an electric mixer add cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Mix for a few minutes, or until smooth and combined. Place two tablespoons of cheesecake filling, and about four thin slices of banana, in the center of eggroll wrapper, and fold as you would an envelope. Start by bringing the bottom end of wrapper up the center over filling. With a bit of water, wet the two side corners, and bring them into center, one overlapping the other. Roll toward the top and fasten with a bit of water to secure egg roll. Fry Egg rolls in 2-3 inches of oil, in a large frying pan. Temperature of oil should be at 350 degrees. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides. About 2-3 minutes per side. While Egg rolls are frying, combine Nutella and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir well to combine to a smooth consistency. Set aside. Drain egg rolls from oil on paper towels. Allow to cool, then dust with a bit of powdered sugar.

Serve with a side of Nutella dipping sauce, and indulge like crazy! 

Be sure to take a look at my other Nutella Cheesecake Bars! Perfect for a sweet dessert:)

Strawberry Sopapilla Cheesecake

It's going to be storming here soon. The weather reports are warning that this will be the worst storm we have had in over three years! And while, I know we need the rain, I know how gloomy its going to be. But while the sun is still shining, I would like to share a wonderful and very easy recipe for a dessert that looks like it took hours to make.

After viewing this recipe many times on the web, I thought it would be fun to make this with some strawberry preserves added in to give it an extra twist of flavor. The possibilities on added fillings to this dish are endless!  I'm sure any flavor of fruit preserves would be delicious! And you could also try adding chocolate chips, Nutella, or even shredded coconut. Wouldn't that be yummy!

This recipe was very easy and would be perfect for any gathering or occasion.  Quick tip for those who are making this recipe: Make it a day ahead and let it chill overnight so it will be easier to cut when serving.

Ingredients:

2-8oz blocks of cream cheese softened

2 cans of crescent rolls

1/4 cup strawberry preserves

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon of cinnamon 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In the bowl of a mixer, combine cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Unroll 1 package of crescent rolls on the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 baking pan. Make sure to close the seams of crescent rolls. Spread cream cheese mixture on top of crescent layer. Place dollops of strawberry preserves, on top of cream cheese layer, and swirl strawberry preserves throughout. Unroll the remaining package of crescent rolls on top of cream cheese layer, and carefully close any seams. Melt butter and drizzle all over top of crescent roll, then sprinkle generously with remaining sugar and cinnamon. Bake for 25-30 minutes until browned. Let cool then refrigerate. Best served cold.

My family loved this recipe, and I know you will too!

Valentines Day Nutella Cheesecake Bars

This recipe is a part of a Valentine's Day round up that includes wonderful recipes from these awesome blogs! Be sure to check them out:

Mooshu Jenne - Blood Orange Panna Cotta

Call Me PMC - Red Velvet Cookie Dough Truffles

The Baking Fairy - Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes for Two

Homegrown & Healthy - Valentine's Day Chocolate Hand Pies

Pary Moppins - Valentine's Kisses

A Conquered Mess - White Chocolate Raspberry Bark

Little Family Adventure - Strawberry Soup

Life a Little Brighter - Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

Flippin Delicious - Soft Sugar Cookies

Bespangled Jewelry - Valentine's Day Strawberry Brownie

Temping Thyme - Special K Bars

Valentines day is usually a big deal at our house. My husband always gets the kids involved. We buy little things for each other and we always go out for a family dinner to a nice restaurant.

My husband always buys me something awesome for valentines day. A few years ago he bought me a Nintendo DS! 

I love my hubby:)

This year is more of the same, and it is a way of showing each other that love is big in our little family.

I also made these delicious Nutella cheesecake bars to complete the holiday! 

For Crust:

2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs

1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted

For filling:

16 ounces cream cheese (2 packages) room temperature

2 eggs, at room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup Nutella

1/2 cup white melted chocolate 

8 strawberry's halved

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8x8 inch baking pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Be sure to leave some parchment hanging over the sides of pan. Press paper tightly into corners of pan and set aside.

Grind the oreo cookies into crumbs using a food processor, or just place them into a blender like I do:)

In a medium bowl, combine Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter until just moistened. Place crumb mixture into pan and use your fingers to gently press mixture to cover bottom of pan to create a crust. Bake in oven for about 10 minutes then remove from oven and let cool.

Using an electric mixer or a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and nutella until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in between each egg until smooth. Add vanilla and combine. Pour mixture in pan on top of Oreo crust and gently spread evenly.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling is set but still a little jiggly in the center.  

Remove from oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight. When ready to remove, lift parchment paper from sides, and it should slide out of pan easy. Cut into squares. Place a halved strawberry on the top of each one and drizzle with a bit of melted white chocolate.