Deep Fried Cheesecake Wontons
Deep Fried Cheesecake Wontons are a heavenly dessert that merges the rich, creamy flavor of cheesecake with the satisfying crunch of crispy wonton wrappers. These bite-sized delights are filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture, fried to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, they promise to impress everyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 wonton wrappers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold over to form a triangle, and seal tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry wontons in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton (37g)
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 76mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in chocolate chips or fruit purees into the cream cheese filling. To bake instead of fry, brush wontons with oil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes.