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Cranberry Brie Wontons Recipe

These wontons have the perfect balance between sweet and savory—your guests won't be able to stop popping them into their mouths!—Carolyn Cope, Boston, Massachusetts

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Cranberry Brie Wontons Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield: 72 Servings

30 5 35

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound Brie cheese, rind removed
72 wonton wrappers
1 egg, beaten
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, orange peel and nutmeg. Place 1 teaspoon cheese and 1 teaspoon cranberry mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with egg; fold opposite corners together over filling and press to seal. Repeat.
In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wontons in batches for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve desired amount immediately. Cool remaining wontons; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 1 month.
To use frozen wontons: Place frozen wontons on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 72 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 88 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Brie Wontons in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2010, p80