Rice Paper Rolls with Farmer’s Cheese

There’s no frying involved in this recipe. The sweet filling is wrapped in rice paper, and the little rolls are then baked in the oven until golden brown 

Ingredients (makes 25 rolls)

For the Rice Paper Pancakes

• 25 sheets rice paper, 15 cm in diameter

• 1 cup hot water

• 1 egg yolk + 1 tsp milk

For the Filling

• 500 g farmer’s cheese (14%)

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml)

• 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar

• A handful of raisins (optional)

• Sesame seeds, for sprinkling

Steps

Filling

1. Blend the farmer’s cheese, eggs, sour cream, and powdered sugar until smooth

2. Add the raisins and mix well

Rice Paper Pancakes

3. Dip the rice paper sheets, one at a time, in hot water until softened

4. Place about 1 tbsp of filling on each sheet and roll it up

5. Mix the egg yolk with the milk

6. Place the rolls on a baking sheet, lightly brush with the egg mixture, and sprinkle with sesame seeds

7. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 25 minutes, until golden brown