Description
A delightful dessert featuring crispy fried wontons filled with creamy cheesecake and a sweet blueberry swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 20 to 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Extra blueberry sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until berries have softened and released their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixed with water and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk, mixing until creamy and homogenous. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm the filling.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add 1 teaspoon cheesecake filling and 1/2 teaspoon blueberry swirl to the center. Brush edges with beaten egg. Fold into a triangle or desired shape, pressing to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry wontons in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Dust fried wontons with powdered sugar and serve immediately. Accompany with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or additional blueberry sauce as desired.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained at 350°F for best frying results.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the filling and the blueberry swirl according to your taste.
- Store any leftover wontons in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Deep-Fried, Blueberry, Cheesecake, Wontons, Dessert