Last Updated on January 30, 2024
These Cherry Cheesecake Dessert Wontons are the perfect way to end any meal. They are easy to make, and the cream cheese filling is light and airy, but still creamy, while the crunchy wonton wrapper provides an unexpected textural contrast.
If you love this Air Fryer Cherry Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Danish Recipe, then next time you may want to give this cherry cheesecake dessert a try. The sweet cherry cheesecake filling is so delicious that you won’t be able to stop at just one of these sweet treats.
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Cheesecake Wontons
The wontons are believed to be the Chinese version of Italian ravioli. They are made with a thin layer of dough, usually wheat flour-based, and filled with various ingredients.
Not matter what they are filled with, I think we can all agree that wontons are delicious. Whether you deep fry them, steam them or bake them, their flavor and texture has always been a hit in my house.
Why I Love This Recipe
This delicious Cherry Cheesecake Dessert is an easy and delightful way to end any meal. The light and airy cream cheese filling is perfectly complemented by the crunchy wonton wrapper, creating a unique contrast of flavor and texture.
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Easy to make
- Always a hit at parties
- Perfect for picky eaters
If you love cherry desserts you may also enjoy these Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice also.
Ingredients
- Wonton Wrappers – You can find wonton wrappers in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, or you can use fresh gyoza wrappers. Sometimes they are in the produce department at my local store.
- Cream Cheese – I like to use full-fat cream cheese for this recipe. Lower fat options can be used, but are not as creamy as the full fat variety.
- Cherry Pie Filling – You can make your own or just open up a can of cherry pie filling and use it as is.
- Sour Cream – The sour cream adds a nice tang to the filling and helps balance out the sweetness of the cherry pie filling
Substitutions
Greek Yogurt: Instead of sour cream you can use greek yogurt if you prefer.
Strawberry Pie Filling: If you don’t like cherries, feel free to use strawberry pie filling or raspberry instead.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can personalize this recipe to make it your own.
Chocolate Chips: If you want to add some chocolatey goodness to these wontons, adding a few chocolate chips to the filling is always an option.
Cinnamon Sugar: Roll your crispy wontons in a cinnamon sugar mixture after you fry them for an extra sweet treat.
Honey: Drizzle some honey over the top of your wontons for a little bit of sweetness.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
Making this easy dessert recipe is so simple. Just gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this fruity treat with your family.
- large pot/dutch oven or deep fryer – You can use a pot to fry these in, or a deep fryer.
How to Make Cherry Cheesecake Dessert Wontons
Making these cheesecake wontons is so easy. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a crispy and sweet treat that your whole family will love in no time at all.
Step 1: Mix together the cheesecake filling
In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered icing sugar, vanilla extract and greek yogurt or sour cream until smooth and well-combined.
Step 2: Lay out the wonton wrappers on a cutting board
Lay a few wontons out on a cutting board and place a wet paper towel over the remaining wonton wrappers to keep them from drying out.
Step 3: Fill the wontons
Scoop 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture and 1 teaspoon of the cherry pie filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper.
Step 4: Seal the wontons closed
Brush the edges of each wonton wrapper with a bit of water and then folder over into a triangle shape, pressing to seal and remove all air from the wonton. Repeat with all wonton wrappers.
Step 5: Heat the oil
Place the cooking oil in a heavy pan or dutch oven and heat to 300F.
Step 6: Fry the wontons
Fry the wontons 3-4 at a time until lightly golden, flipping over halfway through cooking, about 3 minutes each batch. Repeat until all wontons are fried. Drain the wontons on a paper towel or cooling rack to remove the excess oil.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these sweet wontons with takeout favorites such as this Instant Pot Broccoli and Beef and these Instant Pot Potstickers however, they pair well with just about anything. You could also enjoy them as an afterschool snack!
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that your wontons turn out perfectly every time that you make them.
- For the crispiest wontons, make sure not to overcrowd the pot when frying.
- If you are having trouble getting your wontons to stick, you can use an egg white and water mixture to help. However plain water worked just fine for me.
- If you don’t have a thermometer, you can tell that the oil is hot enough for frying when a small piece of wonton wrapper dropped into it sizzles and crisps up quickly.
- Use your favorite oil for deep frying, I prefer to use canola oil, but you could also use vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle the top of these with powdered sugar, or drizzle with chocolate sauce while they are still warm.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this cream cheese wontons recipe.
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3 days.
I prefer to reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 380F for about 3 minutes, or until heated through and crispy.
Yes, you can freeze these wontons for up to 3 months. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet and flash freeze for 30 minutes before transferring to an airtight container or freezer bag.
Yes, you can bake these wontons at 400F for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
More Cherry Dessert Recipes
If you like cherry desserts, give these recipes a try:
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Cherry Cheesecake Dessert Wontons
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Equipment
- large pot or dutch oven
Ingredients
- 32 Wonton Wrappers
- 1/2 cup Cream Cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered Icing Sugar or to taste
- 2 Tablespoons Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Cherry Pie Filling
- Water as needed
- 4 cups Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered icing sugar, vanilla extract and greek yogurt until smooth and well-combined.
- Lay a few wontons out on a cutting board and place a wet paper towel over the remaining wonton wrappers to keep them from drying out.
- Scoop 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake filling and 1 teaspoon of the cherry pie filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Brush the edges of each wonton wrapper with a bit of water and then fold over into a triangle shape, pressing to seal and remove all air from the wonton.
- Repeat with all wonton wrappers.
- Place the cooking oil in a heavy pan or dutch oven and heat to 300F.
- Fry the wontons 3-4 at a time until lightly golden, flipping over halfway through cooking, about 3 minutes each batch.
- Repeat until all wontons are fried.
Notes
- For the crispiest wontons, make sure not to overcrowd the pot when frying.
- If you are having trouble getting your wontons to stick, you can use an egg white and water mixture to help. However plain water worked just fine for me.
- If you don’t have a thermometer, you can tell that the oil is hot enough for frying when a small piece of wonton wrapper dropped into it sizzles and crisps up quickly.
- Use your favorite oil for deep frying, I prefer to use canola oil, but you could also use vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle the top of these with powdered sugar, or drizzle with chocolate sauce while they are still warm.
