Description
Enjoy these crispy Strawberry Cheesecake Sambosas, featuring a delightful blend of flaky pastry and creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries. Perfect for dessert lovers, these treats are sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Add the vegetable oil to the flour mixture. Rub the oil into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add water, mixing with your hands until the dough comes together. Adjust water as necessary for a smooth, pliable dough.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, being careful not to overmix. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
- After the dough has rested, divide it into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Roll one ball of dough into a thin circle, about 6 inches in diameter. Cut the circle in half to create two semi-circles.
- Form a cone shape with one semi-circle by folding the straight edge over and sealing it with a little water. Pinch the edges to seal tightly.
- Fill the cone with about 1 tablespoon of the strawberry cheesecake filling. Avoid overfilling.
- Wet the open edges of the cone and pinch them together to seal completely. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping in a small piece of dough; it should sizzle and rise.
- Carefully place a few sambosas into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to turn them gently.
- Remove cooked sambosas and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Continue frying the remaining sambosas.
- Serve the sambosas warm, dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with fresh strawberry slices if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to avoid soggy sambosas.
- You can customize the filling by adding other fruits or flavorings to the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes