Choco-Cherry Wonton Paradise
Indulge in a delightful fusion dessert with these Choco-Cherry Wonton Parfaits. Crispy wonton cups filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture dotted with chocolate chips and pecans, finished with a maraschino cherry on top. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping it low carb.
24
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
wonton wrappers
24
butter-flavored cooking spray
(for spritzing)
sugar
1 tablespoon + 1/4 cup (divided)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon
reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) (softened)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup
chopped pecans
1/4 cup
maraschino cherries
24 (with stems)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Lay the wonton wrappers flat on a clean work surface and lightly spritz them with butter-flavored cooking spray.
3
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of sugar with the cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the wonton wrappers.
4
Gently press each wrapper into a mini muffin pan, ensuring that each forms a small cup shape.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes until the edges are just turning golden brown.
6
Carefully remove the wonton cups from the muffin pan and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
7
Return to the oven and bake for another 2-3 minutes to ensure the bottoms of the cups are lightly browned.
8
Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
9
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar (1/4 cup) until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
10
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
11
Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese mixture into each cooled wonton cup.
12
Top each filled wonton cup with a maraschino cherry.
13
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choco-Cherry Wonton Paradise?
It is a fusion dessert featuring crispy wonton cups filled with a cream cheese mixture, chocolate chips, and pecans, topped with a maraschino cherry.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 24 individual wonton parfaits.
What is the required oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking the wonton wrappers.
How many wonton wrappers are needed?
You will need 24 wonton wrappers for this recipe.
What kind of cooking spray should be used?
The recipe recommends using butter-flavored cooking spray for the wonton wrappers.
How is the sugar used in this recipe?
The sugar is divided: 1 tablespoon is mixed with cinnamon for the wrappers, and 1/4 cup is used for the cream cheese filling.
How much cinnamon is required?
One teaspoon of cinnamon is used to season the wonton wrappers.
What type of pan is needed to shape the wontons?
A mini muffin pan is used to ensure each wrapper forms a small cup shape.
How long do the wonton cups bake initially?
The cups should bake for 4-5 minutes until the edges are just turning golden brown.
Why is there a second baking step for the wontons?
After removing them from the muffin pan, they are baked for another 2-3 minutes on a flat sheet to ensure the bottoms are lightly browned.
How should the wonton cups be cooled?
Transfer the baked cups to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before filling.
What type of cream cheese is recommended?
The recipe calls for one 8-ounce package of softened reduced-fat cream cheese.
How much vanilla extract is used in the filling?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is added to the cream cheese mixture.
What kind of chocolate chips are best for this recipe?
The recipe specifies using 1/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Are there nuts in Choco-Cherry Wonton Paradise?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/4 cup of chopped pecans folded into the filling.
What kind of cherries are used for the topping?
Use 24 maraschino cherries, preferably with stems, to top each parfait.
How do you prepare the filling?
Beat together the cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar until smooth, then fold in the chocolate chips and pecans.
Can these be served immediately?
Yes, they can be served immediately or refrigerated for up to 1 hour.
Is this recipe suitable for a party?
Yes, it is tagged as a party snack and finger food, making it ideal for gatherings.
Is this a low carb dessert?
Yes, it is designed to satisfy a sweet tooth while being a low carb option.
How do you apply the cinnamon-sugar to the wrappers?
Lay the wrappers flat, spritz with cooking spray, and sprinkle the mixture evenly over them before shaping.
Should the baking sheet for the second bake be greased?
No, the recipe specifies using an ungreased baking sheet for the second bake.
What texture should the filling have?
The filling should be smooth and creamy before the chips and pecans are folded in.
What is the primary category of this recipe?
It is categorized as a dessert, specifically a fusion dessert.
Can I refrigerate the finished wontons for a long time?
It is recommended to refrigerate them for no more than 1 hour to allow flavors to meld without the wontons losing crispness.
How much cream cheese mixture goes into each cup?
Spoon a small amount into each cooled cup, enough to fill it while leaving room for the cherry topping.
What does the term 'fusion dessert' refer to here?
It refers to the combination of traditional Asian wonton wrappers with Western cheesecake-style filling.
Do the cherries need to be prepared in any way?
The recipe uses them as-is, noting that those with stems are preferred for presentation.
What is the key to getting crispy wonton cups?
The two-stage baking process and cooling them on a wire rack ensures they stay crispy.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 9 ingredients in total for this recipe.