Sweet Crab Cream Cheese Wontons
Bring a touch of your favorite Chinese restaurant to your home with these delightful Sweet Crab Cream Cheese Wontons! Inspired by a craving for the tender, sweet wontons served at my local eatery, I set out on a culinary adventure to recreate them. The secret lies in combining creamy cheese, sweet crab, and a hint of green onion, all enveloped in a delicate, crispy wrapper. With their unique blend of flavors and textures, these wontons are perfect as a dessert or a sweet snack, enticing every palate. Enjoy the satisfaction of making a beloved restaurant favorite right in your own kitchen!
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Servings
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Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cream cheese
8 ounces (Softened to room temperature)
Sugar
3 tablespoons (For mixing in with the cream cheese)
Imitation or real crabmeat
1 stick (Chopped finely)
Green onion
1 (Chopped finely and soaked in cold water)
Wonton wrappers
As needed (Cut into 4 squares if using larger wrappers)
Instructions
1
Begin by finely chopping the imitation crab meat and the green onion into tiny pieces.
2
Soak the chopped green onion in cold water for about 10-15 minutes to mellow out its flavor.
3
In a mixing bowl or food processor, blend the room temperature cream cheese with the sugar until smooth and well combined.
4
Fold in the chopped crab meat, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
5
Drain the soaked onion and gently fold it into the crab and cream cheese mixture until well combined.
6
Prepare your wonton wrappers by cutting each into four squares if you're using larger wrappers.
7
Take a small scoop of the crab mixture and place it in the center of each wonton square.
8
Carefully bring the corners of the wrapper together to form an 'X' shape, ensuring that the filling remains exposed and the edges are not completely sealed to allow the filling to crisp up during frying.
9
Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C).
10
Fry the wontons in small batches for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep a close eye on them, as they can burn quickly.
11
Once cooked, remove the wontons and set them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
12
Serve warm and enjoy the sweet and creamy explosion of flavors!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Sweet Crab Cream Cheese Wontons?
These are a dessert or sweet snack inspired by Chinese restaurant favorites, featuring a mixture of cream cheese, sugar, crab, and green onions inside a crispy fried wrapper.
What is the primary flavor profile of this recipe?
The recipe offers a unique blend of sweet and creamy flavors with a hint of savory from the green onion and crab.
Can I use real crab meat instead of imitation crab?
Yes, you can use either one stick of imitation crab or an equivalent amount of real crabmeat, as long as it is chopped finely.
How many ingredients are needed for this recipe?
There are 5 main ingredients: cream cheese, sugar, crabmeat, green onion, and wonton wrappers.
How should the cream cheese be prepared?
The cream cheese should be softened to room temperature so it can be easily blended with the sugar until smooth.
What is the purpose of soaking the green onions in cold water?
Soaking the chopped green onions for 10-15 minutes helps to mellow out their sharp flavor, making them more suitable for a sweet dish.
How much sugar is used in the filling?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of sugar to be mixed with the cream cheese.
Should I use a food processor for this recipe?
A food processor is optional but helpful for blending the room temperature cream cheese and sugar until perfectly smooth.
How do I prepare the wonton wrappers if they are too large?
If you are using larger wonton wrappers, you should cut each one into four smaller squares before filling.
How do I fold the wontons?
Bring the corners of the wrapper together to form an 'X' shape in the center, leaving some of the filling exposed.
Why shouldn't I completely seal the wonton edges?
Leaving the edges unsealed and the filling slightly exposed allows the filling to crisp up properly during the frying process.
What is the correct oil temperature for frying?
Heat your oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
How long do the wontons take to cook?
They fry very quickly, usually taking only 1 to 2 minutes until they reach a golden brown color.
How do I prevent the wontons from burning?
Keep a very close eye on them while frying, as they can go from golden brown to burnt very rapidly.
What should I do once the wontons are finished frying?
Remove them from the oil and set them on paper towels to drain any excess oil before serving.
Should these be served hot or cold?
They are best served warm to enjoy the creamy, melted texture of the filling.
Can these wontons be considered a dessert?
Yes, they are tagged as a dessert and sweet snack due to the sugar and cream cheese base.
How many green onions are needed?
The recipe requires one green onion, finely chopped.
What size portion of filling should I use?
Use a small scoop of the crab and cream cheese mixture for the center of each wonton square.
What is the texture of the finished wonton?
The finished product is crispy on the outside and sweet and creamy on the inside.
How do I ensure the crab is evenly distributed?
After blending the cheese and sugar, fold the finely chopped crab meat into the mixture gently but thoroughly.
Can I fry the wontons all at once?
No, it is recommended to fry the wontons in small batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
Is the onion drained before adding to the cheese?
Yes, you must drain the soaked onion before folding it into the crab and cream cheese mixture.
What tools are needed for frying?
You can use either a dedicated deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot.
What category does this recipe belong to?
This recipe is categorized as an appetizer, snack, or dessert.
How much cream cheese is in one batch?
The recipe uses 8 ounces of cream cheese.
Is the crab meat cooked before being put in the wonton?
Both imitation and real crabmeat are typically pre-cooked, so you just need to chop it and fold it into the filling.
Can I make these at home if I like restaurant-style wontons?
Absolutely! This recipe was specifically created to recreate the sweet wontons served at Chinese eateries.
How do I make the filling smooth?
The key is to use room temperature cream cheese and blend it with the sugar before adding the chunky ingredients.
What is the first step in the preparation?
The preparation begins by finely chopping the imitation crab meat and the green onion.