Cream Cheese Wontons
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Cream Cheese Wontons
Description
The filling combines softened cream cheese, sugar, and grated white onion for a lightly sweet and tangy flavor. The wonton wrappers are filled with this mixture and sealed by brushing egg wash on the edges, creating a partially open shape when fried. Deep frying until golden brown at 350°F yields crisp, tender wrappers around the creamy center.
The frying method results in crunchy edges and a soft filling, providing a textural contrast that enhances the eating experience. Serving these warm is best to enjoy the crispy shell and melty interior fully.
These cream cheese wontons are suited for appetizers, party snacks, or finger food occasions. Draining on a wire rack or paper towels removes excess oil for a lighter bite. They are best served fresh without prolonged storage to retain crispness.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon white onion grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons water
- 48 wonton wrappers
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat vegetable oil to 350 degrees. You can use a deep fryer or a pot filled with enough vegetable oil so the oil is 4 inches deep.
- Combine cream cheese, sugar, and grated white onion. Stir together the cream cheese mixture until it is well blended.
- Prepare an egg wash by combining one egg and water in a small bowl.
- To fill wontons with cream cheese mixture, brush egg wash on two sides of the wonton wrapper.
- Drop about a teaspoon of cream cheese onto the wonton wrapper.
- Wet the sides of the wrapper with the egg wash. Seal the edges of the wonton wrapper by lifting up the middle of the 2 opposite sides so that they meet. Squeeze lightly together Bring the middle of the 2 other sides to close the wonton Gently squeeze to close the wonton. The wonton will remain slightly open.
- Drop the wontons in a couple at a time until they are golden brown. Drain on a wire rack or on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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