Description
Crispy wonton wrappers cradle creamy deep-fried strawberry cheesecake bites, creating a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. Sweet, tangy filling nestled in golden-brown crisp parcels promises a crowd-pleasing dessert that delivers pure indulgence in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) fresh strawberries, diced
- 12 wonton wrappers
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Craft a velvety cheesecake mixture by whisking cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until luxuriously smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Delicately incorporate diced strawberries into the cream cheese blend, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the filling.
- Position a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and precisely deposit a teaspoon of cheesecake mixture in its center.
- Moisten wrapper edges using water and carefully fold into a desired geometric shape, pressing firmly to create a secure seal.
- Prepare a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heating vegetable oil to a precise 350°F (175°C) using a cooking thermometer.
- Carefully lower wontons into the hot oil, frying in small batches for 1-2 minutes per side until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Extract wontons using a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towel-lined plates to absorb excess oil.
- Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl for coating.
- While wontons remain warm, gently tumble them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring an even, sparkling coating.
- Present the crispy bites immediately, accompanied by strawberry jam or whipped cream for an indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Perfectly seal wontons by pressing edges firmly to prevent filling leakage during frying.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends easily.
- Control oil temperature precisely to achieve crispy, golden-brown exterior without burning wonton wrappers.
- Try alternative fillings like chocolate, other berries, or create savory versions with cheese and herbs for versatile appetizers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg