Crispy Cinnamon-Sugar-Coated Cream Cheese Wontons With Nutella-Dulce de Leche Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Cinnamon-Sugar-Coated Cream Cheese Wontons With Nutella-Dulce de Leche Dipping Sauce Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup (about 7 ounces) granulated sugar, divided; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup water; 24 store-bought wonton wrappers; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup Nutella; 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade dulce de leche; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 quart vegetable, canola, or peanut oil

When my sweet tooth takes hold, I want my desserts to be stuffed, sugary, dippable, and dripping. I want big flavor in small packages, and I want it fast. That's why these sweet wontons became an instant favorite of mine, and they come together in just 30 minutes.

Why this recipe works:

Pre-made wonton wrappers keep prep time down.
A simple mix of cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract lends cheesecake flavor to the filling without any fuss.
Sealing the wrappers with egg wash prevents the filling from leaking.

Note: The wontons continue to crisp and brown slightly after removing from oil, so take them out just before they reach the perfect golden color.

Dumplings for Dessert: Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons With Caramel-Nutella Sauce

Active: 30 mins

Total: 30 mins

Serves: 6 to 8 servings

Makes: 24 wontons

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16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (about 7 ounces) granulated sugar, divided
1 large egg
1/3 cup water
24 store-bought wonton wrappers
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup Nutella
1/2 cup store-bought or homemade dulce de leche
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 quart vegetable, canola, or peanut oil

In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth and well-combined. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1/3 cup water.
Place wonton wrappers on a work surface and cover with a moist kitchen towel. Working one wonton at a time, lay out a wonton wrapper and place 1 heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in center. Moisten the edges of the wrappers with a fingertip dipped in the egg wash mixture.
Fold one corner of the wrapper over to create a triangle. Moisten the two side corners of the triangle with egg wash and cross them over the center of the wonton. Transfer to a large plate. Repeat until all of the wontons have been sealed, and cover with a lightly dampened kitchen towel. Set aside.
Toss the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon in a paper bag. Set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the dulce de leche, Nutella, and heavy cream. Cover with a paper plate and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir well. Continue to microwave and stir in 15 second intervals until pourable and smooth. Keep warm.
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed cast iron pan, wok, or deep fryer to 350°F. Add wontons to the oil in batches of 4 and fry, turning and agitating constantly until just beginning to turn golden, about 30 seconds. Place the fried wontons on a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil. Transfer to the bag with the cinnamon sugar and toss to coat. Transfer wontons to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat until all of the wontons are cooked.
Serve immediately with Nutella dipping sauce.

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Dumplings for Dessert: Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons With Caramel-Nutella Sauce

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
604	Calories
36g	Fat
62g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories	604
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g	47%
Saturated Fat 19g	95%
Cholesterol 92mg	31%
Sodium 356mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 62g	22%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 44g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 234mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.