Description
Crispy pumpkin pie wontons blend traditional American dessert flavors with Asian-inspired presentation. Golden wrappers cradle spiced pumpkin filling, offering you a delightful culinary fusion perfect for seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 wonton wrappers
- ⅓ cup + 2 tbsps canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsps Neufchatel cream cheese
- 2 tbsps light brown sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting and maple dip)
- ¼ cup Neufchatel cream cheese (for maple dip)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Blend Filling: Whip pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and Neufchatel cream cheese into a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Prepare Wrappers: Lay wonton wrappers flat, brush edges with egg wash, and place a precise dollop of pumpkin mixture in the center of each.
- Shape Wontons: Fold wrappers into triangular parcels, sealing edges completely to prevent filling leakage during frying.
- Heat Oil: Bring vegetable oil to 320°F in a deep saucepan, monitoring temperature with a culinary thermometer for consistent results.
- Fry Wontons: Gently lower 3-4 wontons into hot oil, cooking until each side achieves a rich, golden-brown crisp (approximately 2-3 minutes per batch).
- Drain and Cool: Transfer fried wontons to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and cool briefly between batches.
- Finish and Garnish: Dust crispy wontons with a delicate layer of powdered sugar and prepare a complementary maple-cinnamon dipping sauce by whisking powdered sugar, Neufchatel cream cheese, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon.
- Serve: Present warm wontons alongside the aromatic maple dip, creating an irresistible dessert experience.
Notes
- Cracking the Perfect Seal: Ensure wonton edges are firmly pressed to prevent filling leakage during frying, using egg wash as your secret bonding agent.
- Temperature Matters: Maintain oil at exactly 320°F for consistent golden-brown crispiness without burning or undercooking the delicate wontons.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Fry only 3-4 wontons simultaneously to prevent oil temperature drops and ensure even, crispy results.
- Drain Smartly: Use paper towels to absorb excess oil immediately after frying, preserving the wontons’ delicate crunch and preventing sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg