Description
Delicious and crispy Cream Cheese Wontons served with a quick and tangy Sweet and Sour Sauce that’s easy to make and perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Wontons
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Quick Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: Whip the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until fluffy and smooth to create a creamy filling.
- Make the egg wash and assemble wontons: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Lightly brush both sides of each wonton wrapper with the egg wash. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each wrapper. Fold the wontons by bringing opposite corners together and then folding the remaining corners, pinching shut securely to remove any air pockets.
- Heat oil for frying: Pour vegetable oil into a medium saucepan or pot with tall sides and heat over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit, monitoring the temperature carefully.
- Fry the wontons: Carefully fry 4 wontons at a time in the hot oil until they turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Prepare the sweet and sour sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Pour in pineapple juice and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring often until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and serve warm or cooled.
Notes
- Use a cooking thermometer to monitor oil temperature to avoid overheating.
- Use a pot with tall sides to prevent oil splattering.
- Carefully lower wontons into the oil to avoid dangerous splattering.
- Seal wontons completely and remove air pockets to prevent filling from escaping and causing splatter.
- This recipe makes 24 wontons, perfect for sharing as an appetizer or party snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
