1. Gather all your ingredients: softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice, cherry pie filling, egg roll wrappers, and oil for frying.
2. Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon rind, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
3. Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon a portion of the cream cheese mixture and a dollop of cherry pie filling onto the center.
4. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Then fold the sides in, and roll tightly to form the egg roll. Use water to seal the top corner.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches the proper frying temperature (350°F-375°F).
6. Carefully fry the egg rolls in the hot oil, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides (about 1-2 minutes per side).
7. Remove the fried egg rolls and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
8. Serve the egg rolls warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
9. If preferred, bake the egg rolls instead by preheating your oven to 375°F, arranging the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly brushing them with oil, and baking for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
10. For a healthier option, use an air fryer set at 375°F and cook the egg rolls for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.