Description
Crispy pumpkin pie wontons blend classic American dessert with Asian-inspired technique. Golden-edged pastry parcels deliver creamy seasonal spice, offering a delightful fusion that lets you savor autumn’s warmth in one delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 2 tablespoons Neufchatel cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Maple Dip Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Neufchatel cream cheese
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Craft a velvety pumpkin filling by blending pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and Neufchatel cream cheese until silky and homogeneous.
- Position wonton wrappers on a pristine work surface, delicately brushing each edge with egg wash.
- Deposit a modest dollop of pumpkin mixture precisely in the center of each wrapper.
- Meticulously transform wrappers into triangular parcels, firmly pressing edges to create an impenetrable seal.
- Warm vegetable oil in a capacious saucepan, aiming for a precise temperature of 320°F using a culinary thermometer.
- Carefully submerge 3-4 wontons into the heated oil, allowing each side to transform into a golden, crispy exterior for 2-3 minutes.
- Extract wontons using a perforated spoon, transferring them onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and cool momentarily.
- Repeat the frying process with remaining wontons until all are beautifully bronzed.
- Generously dust the crisp wontons with a delicate veil of powdered sugar.
- Whip together powdered sugar, Neufchatel cream cheese, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon to create a luscious dipping sauce.
- Serve warm wontons accompanied by the fragrant maple dip for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Crisp and delicate wontons transform traditional pumpkin pie into a delightful finger-friendly dessert perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Precise oil temperature is crucial for achieving golden, crispy exteriors without burning the delicate wonton wrappers.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with pumpkin puree.
- Work quickly when folding wontons to prevent wrapper edges from drying out and compromising the seal.
- Drain fried wontons on paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain their satisfying crunch.
- Maple dipping sauce adds an extra layer of sweetness that complements the warm, spiced pumpkin filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg