Description
A delicious dessert made with wonton wrappers filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake mixture and deep-fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 2 tablespoons fresh strawberries, diced (optional)
- 20 to 24 wonton wrappers
- Water for sealing edges
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Strawberry jam or strawberry sauce (optional)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in strawberry jam or preserves, and mix in diced strawberries if using.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a clean, flat surface. Add about 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling to the center. Moisten the wrapper’s edges lightly with water, fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle or envelope shape, and press to seal tightly, removing air pockets.
- Repeat filling and sealing process with remaining wonton wrappers and filling mixture.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed saucepan to a depth of 1 to 2 inches. Heat oil to 350°F.
- Carefully fry wontons in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
- Remove fried wontons using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm with whipped cream, extra strawberry jam or sauce for dipping, and fresh strawberry slices as desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, consider baking the wontons instead of frying.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent soggy wontons.
- These wontons can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg