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Cheese Turon – A Sweet & Savory Twist on Filipino Banana Lumpia!

Cheese Turon (Cheese Banana Lumpia) – A Sweet & Savory Twist on the Classic Turon

Czarryy
This Cheese Turon (Cheese Banana Lumpia) is a fun sweet-and-savory take on the traditional Filipino turon. Made with saba bananas and melty cheese, wrapped in a crispy lumpia wrapper, and caramelized to perfection, this easy-to-make snack is both crunchy and gooey with every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Asian-Inspired, Filipino
Servings 12 cheese turon rolls
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ripe saba bananas, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
  • 6 slices of cheddar cheese or quick-melt cheese, cut into strips
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 12 lumpia (spring roll) wrappers add extra in case the lumpia wrapper tear off
  • 1 cup cooking oil (vegetable or canola)

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Coat the Bananas in Brown Sugar
    Roll each banana slice in brown sugar, coating evenly for a caramelized effect.
  • Step 2: Assemble the Cheese Turon
    Lay a lumpia wrapper on a flat surface.
    Place one sugar-coated banana slice near the bottom of the wrapper.
    Lay a strip of cheddar or quick-melt cheese on top of the banana.
  • Step 3: Wrap and Seal
    Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the banana and cheese.
    Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a spring roll. I use a little oil to seal the edges
  • Step 4: Fry Until Crispy and Golden
    Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
    Sprinkle a little brown sugar into the oil to create a crunchy caramelized coating on the wrapper.
    Carefully add the turon rolls in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
  • Step 5: Drain and Serve
    Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
    Serve warm and enjoy the crispy, sweet, and cheesy goodness of Cheese Turon!

Notes

🔥 Tips for the Best Cheese Turon:

✔ Use quick-melt cheese if you want a gooey, melty filling inside.

✔ Don’t overstuff with cheese, or it may leak out while frying.

✔ For extra crispiness, double-wrap the turon in two lumpia wrappers.

✔ Dipping Ideas: Serve with condensed milk, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce for a fun twist!
Would you like more variations on Cheese Turon, such as adding peanut butter, Nutella, or ube jam? 😊🧀🍌
Keyword banana lumpia with cheese, Cheese turon, crispy banana rolls, Filipino snack, sweet and savory lumpia