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Cheesy Pepper Jelly Wonton Cups
5 from 27 votes

Cheesy Pepper Jelly Wonton Cups

Cheesy Pepper Jelly Wonton Cups combine crispy baked wonton wrappers filled with a creamy, mildly spicy mixture of cream cheese, jalapeño, scallions, ginger, garlic, and peach pepper jelly. Topped with fresh cilantro, scallions, and cashews, these bite-sized treats offer a balance of creamy, tangy, sweet, and savory flavors with a crisp texture.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian, American

Ingredients

  • 12 wonton wrappers round
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoon scallions white and light green parts, finely chopped (reserve the dark green tops!)
  • 1 1/2 /2 tsp ginger minced, fresh
  • 3-4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/4 /4 cup peach pepper jelly additional for dipping, brand Jennifer's Kitchen
  • Pinch salt
TOPPING:
  • 2 Tablespoon scallions dark green parts sliced
  • 1/3 /3 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 1/4 /4 cup cashews chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place one wonton wrapper over a mini muffin tin and gently press into the tin to create a "cup". You can also use a tart tamper to gently press the wonton cup into the muffin tin. Continue until you have 12 wonton wrapper cups in the pan. 
  2. Mix together the cream cheese, jalapeno, scallion, ginger, garlic, pepper jelly, and a pinch of salt. Scoop the cream cheese and pepper jelly filling into the wonton cups, dividing evenly among the 12 cups. I generally fill them 3/4 full - if not all the way - because the cheese will melt down into the cups. 
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and wonton cups are golden brown. While wonton cups are baking, stir together cilantro, scallions, and cashews. Remove the baked cups from the muffin pan and set on a serving tray. Top with the cilantro mixture and serve warm. 
  4. Serve with additional pepper jelly for an added bonus!

Notes

  • Substitute hot confetti pepper jelly for more spice if preferred.
  • Double the recipe for larger gatherings as they tend to be popular.
  • To reheat leftovers, place wonton cups in a mini muffin tin and warm in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3cups Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 214mg (9%) Potassium 141mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 637IU (13%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% Daily Value*

Serving 3cups
Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 637IU 13%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.