Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Sweet Cream Cheese Fried Wontons


Sweet Cream Cheese Fried Wontons

INGREDIENTS

  • 13 large wontons
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (8 ounce) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, at room temperature
  • 1⁄2 cup sugar
  • 13 egg roll wraps (or a package of wonton wrappers)
  • 1 cup water
  • oil (for frying)


DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a small pot.
Beat egg.
Mix cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sugar with egg.
Spoon mixture into center of wonton wrapper.
Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold into whatever shape you desire.
Make sure to seal the edges so the cream cheese mixture doesn't escape during frying.
Drop into hot oil and brown both sides.
Serve with your favorite sauce or just eat 'em alone! Enjoy!


Crabby Cream Cheese Wontons


Crabby Cream Cheese Wontons

Ingredients

  • 1 quart oil for deep frying 
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 
  • 1 (12 ounce) package imitation crabmeat 
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce 
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil 
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped 
  • 1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers 
  • 2 egg whites


Directions
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, imitation crabmeat, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and green onions.
Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
Place egg whites in a small bowl. Using the fingers, spread egg white over two edges of the wonton wrappers. Fold into triangles and press to seal edges.
In small batches, deep fry the wontons until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm. Enjoy!