Description
Deep fried strawberry cheesecake wontons dance between crispy and creamy, creating a playful dessert that merges classic cheesecake with Asian-inspired crunch that will make your taste buds celebrate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 to 24 wonton wrappers
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup strawberry jam or preserves
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh strawberries, diced
Garnish and Frying Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Water for sealing edges
- Whipped cream
- Strawberry jam or strawberry sauce
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Mix 8 ounces softened cream cheese, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until your mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Gently incorporate ¼ cup strawberry jam and 2 tablespoons diced fresh strawberries into your cream cheese blend.
- Place a single wonton wrapper on a clean surface, positioning it like a diamond.
- Drop exactly 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling directly in the wrapper’s center.
- Brush your wrapper’s edges lightly with water using your fingertip.
- Fold the wrapper diagonally to create a triangle, pressing edges firmly to seal and eliminate air pockets.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet, filling 1 to 2 inches deep.
- Heat oil precisely to 350°F, monitoring temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
- Slide 3 to 4 wontons into hot oil, ensuring they aren’t touching each other.
- Fry for exactly 1 to 2 minutes per side until your wontons turn golden brown and crisp.
- Extract wontons using a slotted spoon, letting excess oil drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices for dipping.
Notes
- Cream cheese must be fully softened to create a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily in wonton wrappers.
- Seal edges carefully to prevent filling from leaking during frying, pressing out any trapped air pockets with gentle fingertip pressure.
- For dietary variations, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or dairy-free alternatives, and use gluten-free wonton wrappers to accommodate different nutritional needs.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F for perfectly crisp exterior and golden-brown color without burning or undercooking the wontons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg