Crispy Funnel Cake Fries with Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
A delightful spin on funnel cake, these crispy fries are served with a creamy strawberry cheesecake dip perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- Pipe the Batter: Using a piping bag, carefully pipe the batter into the hot oil in a spiral shape.
- Make the Cheesecake Dip: In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the funnel cake fries warm alongside the strawberry cheesecake dip.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days. Reheat to retain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg