CocoNana Fritters

Batter

1 egg

1tsp baking powder

1tbsp cornstarch

3/4cup coconut cream (coconut milk can be substituted)

1/4cup water

1tsp sugar

Mix batter together using a fork in a small wide container and set aside. 

Filling

1/2 pkg  cream cheese original or light

2tbsp coconut cream (or coconut milk)

3tbsp toasted desiccated coconut unsweetened

1  lime zested

1 tsp vanilla extract or coconut extract (opt)

2tbsp sugar

Combine filling ingredients into a small bowl and blend together using a spoon. Mixture will be lumpy. This can be prepared 2 days in advance.

12 6" spring roll wraps

1/2 pkg Philly cream cheese original or light

1cup large flake desiccated unsweetened coconut

1" vegetable oil for frying

Place a wrap pointy end facing you on a flat surface.  Place approx 1tbsp filling in a long line down the middle of wrap.  Place 1 piece of banana on top. Fold bottom corner over banana, fold top corner over other end.  see picture.  Fold over one side then the other rolling to tighten pkg. moisten last corner with water to seal pkg.  continue until all packages are finished.

Dip one pkg at a time into batter and roll into coconut. 

Preheat oil in skillet.  Add 3-4 packages at a time into oil and lightly fry on all sides until golden brown.

Serve immediately while hot
Add chocolate drizzle or caramel sauce if desired.