Description
Delicious deep-fried wonton bites filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake, offering a crispy exterior and a sweet, fruity surprise inside. Perfect as a dessert or party appetizer.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- Fresh strawberries, diced (optional)
Wontons
- 20–24 wonton wrappers
- Water, for sealing the edges
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Extra strawberry jam or sauce (for serving)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add a small dollop of strawberry jam in the center of each portion or mix a few diced strawberries into the filling for added texture and flavor.
- Fill the wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake filling into the center of the wrapper.
- Seal the wontons: Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water, then fold the wrapper over the filling to create a triangle or envelope shape. Press firmly to seal and remove any air bubbles around the filling.
- Repeat: Repeat the filling and sealing process with the remaining wonton wrappers and cheesecake filling.
- Heat the oil: In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the wontons: Fry the wontons in batches for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even frying.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the fried wontons with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the wonton bites warm with whipped cream, extra strawberry jam or sauce for dipping, and fresh strawberry slices on the side for garnish.
Notes
- Be careful not to overfill the wontons to prevent them from bursting during frying.
- Adjust the sweetness of the filling by adding more or less powdered sugar according to your preference.
- These wonton bites can be prepared ahead of time and frozen, then fried fresh before serving.
- Use fresh strawberries for extra texture, but they are optional if you prefer a smoother filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
