A slightly sweet and savory cream cheese filled is nestled in the center of golden-brown wonton cups. These appetizers are an inexpensive and delicious choice for any party, game day, or holiday event.
If you are a fan of crab rangoons like I am, you're going to love today's recipe. It has all the flavors of a crab rangoon without the imitation crab meat. These wontons are perfect for anyone who might have a seafood allergy or anyone who craves a creamy, crunchy rangoon without the crab.
Why We Love this Cream Cheese Wonton Recipe
There are so many reasons why I love these cream cheese wontons, but here are a few reasons that may entice you to bake up a batch for your family.
Quick - This recipe is relatively quick to whip up and takes well under 20 minutes from start to finish.
Easy - If you're a beginner cook, this recipe is for you as it is very easy to put together.
Party food - We have served these at summer BBQs, game days, or appetizer nights. Everyone loves them so much and often requests them.
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Wontons
Wonton Wrappers - These are found in the produce section near the tofu and make a tasty cup to hold the cream cheese filling.
Oil - You can use olive oil or avocado cooking spray for spraying wonton wrappers to help them get a crunchy texture and golden-brown color.
Cream cheese - The main star of this recipe and is used to make the filling of these wontons. You can also use low-fat cream cheese Neufchâtel varieties.
Chives - Adds a nice pop of green and tasty flavor to the wontons. You can also use green onion if you cannot find chives.
Worcestershire sauce - Adds a delicious savory flavor to the cream cheese.
Spices - Garlic powder, and onion powder add extra flavor.
Sugar - Adds a nice sweetness to the filling that makes it slightly sweet and enhances the savory flavors.
Sauce - Asian red chili sauce for dipping is a must for this recipe!
How to Make Baked Cream Cheese Wontons
Preheat oven to 350℉. Bake wonton wrappers in greased muffin tins for 5-6 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
Make a creamy filling with softened cream cheese, seasonings, and green onion.
Fill the baked wonton cups, and bake again for 5 minutes until firm and golden brown. Serve with sweet Asian chili dipping sauce & enjoy!
FAQS
What temperature do I bake wonton wrappers for cups?
350°F (175°C) is the ideal temperature for baking wonton wrappers to form crispy cups.
How long do I bake wonton wrappers for cups?
Bake for 5-6 minutes for the initial crisp, then another 5 minutes after filling them for a total crispness and golden brown color.
How do I know when the wonton cups are done?
The wonton cups are done when they are crisp and slightly golden brown after the first bake, and firm and deep golden brown after filling them.
What filling can I use for wonton cups?
This recipe uses a creamy filling with softened cream cheese, seasonings, and green onion, but you can get creative! There are many other savory or sweet fillings you can try.
What dipping sauce goes well with wonton cups?
Sweet Asian chili dipping sauce is a classic choice, but you can experiment with other dipping sauces you enjoy.
More Appetizers to Try Today!
- Jalapeno Popper Wontons
- Garlic Bread Cheese Bites
- Crescent Roll Pizza Bites
- Mini Corn Dog Bites
- Cheesy Sausage Wonton Cups
📖 Recipe
Cream Cheese Wontons
Equipment
- 1 12-count Muffin Tin
- oven adjusted to the center rack position
- tablespoons
- cutting board & knife
- mixing bowl
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers
- olive oil or avocado cooking spray for spraying wonton wrappers*
- 12 ounces cream cheese
- 1½ tablespoons chives can also use green onion*
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Asian red chili sauce for dipping* optional
- Fresh parsley or green onion for garnish* optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Add double wonton wrappers to each muffin tin well.
- Spray generously with your choice of cooking spray.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes at 350℉. Wontons should be crisp and slightly golden-brown.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sugar, and green onion. Mix until creamy and combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop filling into each wonton wrapper generously.
- Bake at 350℉ for an additional five minutes or until wontons are firm, and deep golden-brown.
- Serve with sweet Asian chili dipping sauce.
- Add double wonton wrappers to each muffin tin well.
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