Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Wonton Bites
Crisp fried wonton triangles filled with sweet cream cheese and strawberry jam, dusted with powdered sugar.
Equipment
- Heavy pot
- deep fry thermometer
- Slotted spoon
- Wire rack
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- ½ cup fresh strawberries diced and patted dry, optional
- 24 wonton wrappers about 3 1/2 inch square
- 2 tbsp water for sealing the edges
- 2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Cooking
- Mix the filling. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and jam until smooth and fold in the strawberries.
- Fill and seal. Place 2 teaspoons of filling on each wrapper, brush the edges with water, fold into triangles, and press to seal.
- Heat the oil. Warm 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350 degrees F.
- Fry. Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then drain on a rack.
- Finish. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions: Use raspberry or blueberry jam in place of strawberry.
Tips: Seal firmly and keep the oil at 350 degrees F. Keep water away from the hot oil.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat in an oven set to 350 degrees F until crisp.