Description
Crispy fried wontons filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with sweet, fresh strawberry sauce—a delicious treat for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Sauce:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 6 large fresh strawberries, diced
- Red food coloring (optional)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Wontons:
- 30 (2-inch square) wonton wrappers
- 1 egg
- ½ cup water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine thawed strawberries and 3 tablespoons of water.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch; add this mixture to the saucepan and stir until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened and clear. If desired, add a drop of red food coloring.
- Pour the cooked strawberry mixture over the diced fresh strawberries in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, and flour until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract just until blended.
- Assemble the Wontons:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and ½ cup water to create an egg wash.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface and brush all four edges with the egg wash.
- Spoon 2 teaspoons of the cheesecake filling into the center of the wrapper.
- Bring the corners of the wonton together to the center and pinch to form an “X,” ensuring the edges are sealed.
- Place the folded wonton on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fry the Wontons:
- Add 1½ inches of vegetable oil to a large wok or deep pot and heat to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the wontons in batches, about five at a time, turning occasionally until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve:
- Arrange the warm wontons on a serving platter and drizzle with the prepared strawberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
