Cream Cheese Wontons
Easy to make homemade cream cheese wontons are even better than the takeout version! Filled with a creamy, flavorful, and cheesy mixture, these are the perfect snack, party appetizer, or side dish.
Servings: 24 wontons
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (25 g) green onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 24 wonton wrappers
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth then add the soy sauce and sugar and beat once again.8 ounces cream cheese, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- And the green onions and garlic and stir to combine and stir once again.¼ cup green onions, 2 cloves garlic
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour before making the rangoons.
- Once ready, preheat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 265° degrees Fahrenheit.Vegetable oil for frying
- Lay out one wonton wrapper then brush the edges with water and add 1 to 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese filling to the center of the wrapper, pinch the four sides together in the middle and seal so that no filling can get out.24 wonton wrappers
- Repeat the process with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling then fry 3-4 at a time for 2-3 minutes or until light and golden.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce and green onions for garnish, if desired.
Notes
Optional: scoop out the cream cheese filling into 2 teaspoon portions and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 minutes before adding to filling. This can prevent the cream cheese from melting too much in the fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 wonton (15 grams) | Calories: 57 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 10 mg | Sodium: 101 mg | Potassium: 24 mg | Fiber: 0.2 g | Sugar: 1 g
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