Description
Delicious Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Wonton Bites
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup strawberry jam or preserves
- Fresh strawberries, diced (optional, for filling)
- 20–24 square wonton wrappers
- Water (for sealing wrappers)
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- Whipped cream (for serving, optional)
- Extra strawberry jam or sauce (for serving, optional)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and ¼ cup powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Mix in ½ tsp vanilla extract. Gently fold in ¼ cup strawberry jam/preserves and optional diced fresh strawberries (if using). Cover and refrigerate the filling for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Set up your workspace with wonton wrappers, chilled filling, and a small bowl of water. Lay one wonton wrapper flat (like a diamond). Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center (do not overfill). Moisten all four edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the bottom corner to the top corner to create a triangle, pressing firmly along all edges to seal and expel air. Transfer assembled wonton to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat for all wrappers. If not frying immediately, refrigerate for up to an hour or freeze for longer storage.
- In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Line a plate with paper towels for drained wontons. Gently lower 3-4 wontons into the hot oil per batch (do not overcrowd). Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Carefully remove wontons, drain excess oil, and transfer to the paper towel-lined plate. Allow oil to return to temperature between batches. Repeat until all wontons are fried.
- Allow fried wontons to cool slightly for a few minutes. Dust generously with powdered sugar (optional, if using). Serve warm with optional garnishes like whipped cream, extra strawberry jam/sauce, or fresh strawberry slices.
Notes
- These wonton bites are best served fresh and warm.
- You can customize the filling with different fruits or flavors.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg