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Dessert Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls

on June 8, 2022
last updated August 16, 2022
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These Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls are gooey, fruity, and sweet on the inside and crispy on the outside —a delicious handheld dessert!
Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls in a galvanized mug

Looking for a fun new handheld dessert twist with all the right flavors and textures? These Dessert Peach Cobbler Eggs Rolls are crispy and sweet handheld heaven!

The crispy egg roll wrap is the perfect exterior to the gooey, peachy, sweet peach cobbler filling. Plus, this fruity dessert recipe requires just 5 ingredients!

Dusting Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls with Powdered Sugar

As an environmental scientist, eating seasonally is something I try hard to practice.

I love incorporating peaches into desserts like in this Peach Mango Pie, and even into cocktails like in this Peach Margarita during peach season!

Green tip: Eating seasonally is one of the best ways to live more sustainably, Local foods have less associated transportation costs and fuel emissions. Check when peaches are in season in your area with this Seasonal Food Guide.

Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls Ingredients



Here’s everything you need:

  • Egg roll wrappers. I used a vegan version, but any will do!
  • Peaches. Fresh peaches of any variety, ripe and ready with skin on.
  • Sugar. To bring out the natural sweetness of the peaches.
  • Salt. Just to turn the flavor up a bit.
  • Cornstarch. To absorb excess liquid to make for a great peach cobbler filling.
  • Oil. To fry your egg rolls in. Or oil spray if you are air frying.
peaches, oil, cornstarch, salt, sugar, egg roll wrappers

Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls Tips and Tricks



Prep Your Peaches

Rinse your peaches and slice around the pit into 8 roughly even pieces. Then, remove the pit and add your sliced peaches to a large saucepan.

Green tip: 50% of food waste happens at home. Keeping the skin on your peaches adds color and texture, and bakes beautifully! Always avoid waste when you can.

Dissolve the Sugar First

Next, add the sugar to the peaches and simmer over high heat until the sugar is dissolved.

adding sugar to peaches in a pan

Cook Down Your Filling

Once your sugar has dissolved and the liquid starts to release from the peaches, continue to simmer for another 5-8 minutes until the juice starts to thicken.

cooking down peaches in sugar

Add Your Cornstarch

Now, add the cornstarch and continue to stir over medium heat until cornstarch is integrated and the liquid thickens to form a syrup. Voila! you have whipped up your peach cobbler filling!

Remove your filling from the pan and allow it to cool for 5 minutes or so, just so it’s not too hot to handle as you’re forming your egg rolls.

adding cornstarch to sugars and peaches to thicken filling for dessert egg rolls

Wet the Wrapper Edges

Now it’s time to start forming your egg rolls! Grab a little dish of water and put it nearby so you can easily wet your pointer finger.

Lay an egg roll wrapper flat on a plate or cutting board and use your wet pointer finger to add water to the edges of all four sides of the wrapper.

using a fingertip to wet all four sides of an egg roll wrapper

Don’t Overstuff Them

Next, add your peach cobbler filling to the center of the wrapper, stretching diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner.

2 tablespoons of filling should do the trick. Overstuffing them is not ideal—we want to make sure the filling is securely wrapped so it does not leak out into the hot oil or the air fryer while we are cooking them.

adding peach cobbler filling to egg roll wrapper

Roll ‘Em Up!

Working with the two corners that contain the sweet peach filling, fold over both corners, so that they are resting on top of the filling as pictured below.

Then, fold one of the remaining corners over the filling, tucking the wrapper under and rolling like a burrito. Use a little dab of water on your pointer finger to seal the egg roll shut.

You’ll Need a Thermometer

Before dropping your egg rolls in, make sure your frying oil is nice and hot. Depending on the size of your pot, you will need anywhere from 1/2 cup to 1 cup of coconut, canola, or vegetable oil.

You are aiming for it to be about 1 inch deep so that one side of the dessert egg roll can be completely submerged in the oil before flipping it over.

Add the oil to a large saucepan or shallow pot over medium heat, turn on your thermometer, and monitor the temperature of the oil.

The oil needs to be right around 370°F throughout the frying process. I use this affordable, multi-functional thermometer to monitor my oil.

Green tip: Did you know that coconut oil is compostable? Allow it to cool completely and take any floating bits out before adding it to your compost bin. Learn more about composting here.

Fry ‘Em Up!

Once your oil has reached 370°F, use tongs or a sieve to carefully drop your egg rolls in, one at a time, ensuring that one full side of the egg roll is submerged.

It’s best not to overcrowd your pan. I usually just cook 2 or 3 dessert egg rolls at a time.

Once you notice the bottom starting to turn a golden brown color, flip the egg rolls so they cook evenly on both sides.

All in all, it should only take about 4-6 minutes for your egg rolls to full cook to crispy perfection.

frying peach cobbler egg rolls in hot oil

The Air Fryer Method

If you’re cooking these peach cobbler egg rolls in the air fryer instead of deep-frying, preheat your air fryer to 400°F and use oil spray to lightly coat your egg roll in oil.

Then, place your oil-coated egg rolls into the air fryer for 6 minutes before flipping and air frying for 6 more minutes on the other side (12 minutes total).

Green tip: Consider filling your own reusable oil sprayer to avoid extra pesky aerosol cans, that aren’t always recyclable.

Soak Up Excess Oil

I find the best way to remove your dessert egg rolls from the hot oil is with a sieve or a skimmer. Just scoop them up one at a time and transfer them to a stack of 2 or 3 paper towels to soak up excess oil.

Green tip: Paper products contribute to deforestation. Consider these bamboo paper towels! Bamboo naturally regenerates every few months, whereas trees cannot regrow once harvested.

If you’re using the air fryer—don’t skip the step! You still may have a little excess oil to soak up.

placing peach cobbler egg rolls on a paper towel to absorb excess oil

Should You Have Leftovers

Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls will last in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

To reheat them, bake them in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes, until heated through and the exterior starts to get crispy again.

Or you can reheat these in the air fryer at 325 °F for about 5 minutes.

mug full of peach cobbler egg rolls with one sliced open to reveal filling

Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls Frequently Asked Questions



What are peach cobbler egg rolls?

Peach cobbler egg rolls are a traditional egg roll wrapper stuffed with a sweet peach filling reminiscent of peach cobbler. This version of peach cobbler egg rolls has both a deep-fried and air fryer option.

How do you keep egg rolls from falling apart?

The answer to egg rolls that do not fall apart is twofold.

One, make sure you do not overstuff them. For these peach cobbler egg rolls, I recommend just 2 tablespoons of filling for each roll.

Secondly, use water around all four edges of the egg roll wrapper before rolling them, to encourage the edge to stick together as you roll them.

You should also use a dap of water to seal the egg roll once it’s rolled.

Why are my egg rolls not crispy?

If you’re deep-frying your egg rolls, the key to getting them crispy is to use a thermometer to monitor the temperature of your oil. The oil should reach 370°F before you drop your egg rolls in the oil.

If you are air frying your egg rolls, just make to use oil spray to coat your egg rolls before placing them in the air fryer. This will give the exterior that crispy-ness you are looking for, even without deep frying.

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Why You Should Make these Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls



  • They’re unique. A fresh new take on your classic peach cobbler.
  • The texture. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.
  • They’re simple, yet impressive! Minimal ingredient that pack a big punch!

If you’re loving these Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls and want more unique handheld desserts, check out these Fudgy Swirled Brownie Blondies and No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites.

Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls in a galvanized mug

Dessert Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls

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Marley Goldin
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These Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls are gooey, fruity, and sweet on the inside and extra crunchy on the outside, making for a delicious handheld dessert!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 egg rolls

Ingredients
  

  • 5 fresh peaches, cored and sliced
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8 egg roll wrappers (I used Nasoya vegan egg roll wrappers)
  • 1 ½ cups coconut. canola, or vegetable oil (or oil spray for air fryer option)
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Instructions
 

Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls

  • Rinse your peaches and slice them into 8 roughly even pieces around the pit. Remove the pit and add your peach slices to a large saucepan or shallow pot.
  • Add the sugar and salt to your peaches and simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the juices release from the peaches and starts to thicken (about 10 minutes)
  • With your heat still on medium, add the cornstarch and stir to integrate. Heat for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid has thickened into a syrup.
  • Remove your peach cobbler filling from the pan and set it aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Once your filling is cool enough to handle, lay an egg roll wrapper out flat on a plate, cutting board, or clean counter. Grab a small dish of water and use it to wet your pointer finger, running it around all four sides of the egg roll wrapper to wet the edges.
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of filling to the center of the egg roll wrapper, stretching on a diagonal from one side of the wrapper to the opposite side. Then, fold those two corners over the filling.
  • Next, grab an empty corner and fold it over the filling, tucking the tip underneath the filling, and rolling it over like a burrito. Use a little bit of water to seal the exposed corner of the egg roll. Repeat steps 5-7 until all of the filling is used up (usually about 8 egg rolls).

Deep Frying Method

  • Add coconut, canola, or vegetable oil to a large pot or saucepan, so that the oil is about 1 inch deep. Turn your heat source up to medium and monitor the temperature of the oil with a kitchen thermometer. Your target is to get your oil to 375°F.
  • Carefully drop your egg rolls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. I usually fry 2 or 3 egg rolls at a time. Fry for about 3-5 minutes on each side, until both sides are golden brown.
  • Use a skimmer or sieve to remove the egg rolls from the oil and place them on a stack of 2 or 3 paper towels to soak up any excess oil.

Air Fryer Option

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and use oil spray to add a light, even coat of oil to the outside of your egg rolls.
  • Drop your egg rolls into the air fryer, leaving some room in between each roll. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway in between (6 minutes on each side).

Pro Tips

  • Serve these peach cobbler egg rolls with a dusting of powdered sugar and some whipped cream for extra decadence.
  • If you want a dipping sauce for these peach cobbler egg rolls, consider this Vanilla Sauce or this Brandy Sauce.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, Peach Cobbler Egg Roll, Vegan Dessert
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