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Caribbean Wontons

I first served these fresh and fruity treats as an appetizer at a summer luau. My family and friends now enjoy them as a dessert for occasions throughout the year.—Melissa Birdsong, Gilbert, South Carolina

24 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons canned crushed pineapple
1 cup marshmallow creme
24 wonton wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying
SAUCE:
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Confectioners' sugar and ground cinnamon

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the coconut,
banana, walnuts and pineapple. Fold in marshmallow creme.
Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. Keep remaining
wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use. Place 2
teaspoons of filling in the center of wrapper. Moisten edges with
water; fold opposite corners together over filling and press to
seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry
wontons, a few at a time, for 15-20 seconds on each side or until

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Caribbean Wontons (continued)

Directions (continued)

golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Place strawberries in a food processor; cover and process until
pureed. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in
pureed strawberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or
until thickened. Strain mixture, reserving sauce; discard seeds.
Sprinkle wontons with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. Serve with
sauce. Yield: 2 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Nutrition Facts: 1 wonton with about 1 tablespoon sauce (calculated without confectioners' sugar and cinnamon) equals 95 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.