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Published: December 19, 2017 Last Modified: March 27, 2019 By Sara 60 Comments

Cream Cheese Wontons

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Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe | Cream Cheese Rangoon | Wonton Appetizer

My ultra crispy cream cheese wontons are stuffed with the most delicious filling and are so easy to make. These cream cheese rangoons taste like they came from a restaurant!

I can’t resist ordering cream cheese wontons when I go out to eat; now I can make them in the comfort of my own home! I have to say, I think my version is better than the restaurant version.

Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe | Cream Cheese Rangoon | Wonton Appetizer #creamcheese #cheese #wontons #appetizer #dinneratthezoo

Cream cheese wontons are an easy appetizer that taste even better than the restaurant version.

There’s just something about stuffed wontons – that crispy exterior and hot melty interior. I can’t get enough of them! I used to spend $8 every time I went to a restaurant for an order of cream cheese wontons, but now I make them at home for a fraction of the cost. You won’t believe how easy these cream cheese rangoon are to make!

Cream Cheese Rangoons are so easy to make at home and are a fun and delicious appetizer.

How to make cream cheese wontons

To make cream cheese wontons, you’ll need just a handful of ingredients, including cream cheese, seasonings, wontons and oil. You can find packages of wonton wrappers in the product area of most grocery stores. The cream cheese is mixed with seasonings and then spooned into the wonton wrappers and folded up. I use egg to seal up my wontons.

There are many different ways to fold wontons, and I tried three different ways before I settled on this technique. I went the easy route and simply brought opposite corners up to the middle and pinched them shut to create little packages of cream cheese goodness.

Finally, it’s time to fry the wontons. These fry up quickly, so be sure to watch them carefully and turn them over as needed to make sure they’re evenly cooked. Serve them hot, with a dipping sauce of your choice. I recommend either Thai sweet chili sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.

Make your own take out with crispy cream cheese wontons.

These cream cheese wontons are the perfect party snack, or starter for an Asian meal. They’re great for game day, or just for when you have a hankering for this restaurant classic!

More appetizer ideas

  • Buffalo Shrimp
  • Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
  • Sausage Cheese Balls
  • Cowboy Caviar
  • Southwestern Egg Rolls
Cream Cheese Rangoons are so easy to make at home and are a fun and delicious appetizer.
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Cream Cheese Wontons

My ultra crispy cream cheese wontons are stuffed with the most delicious filling and are so easy to make. These cream cheese rangoons taste like they came from a restaurant!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 228kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 egg beaten
  • oil for frying
  • 2 teaspoons minced chives optional

Instructions

  • Combine the cream cheese, sugar and onion powder.  Stir until well mixed.
  • Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and drop a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center. Brush the edges of the wonton with the egg.
  • Bring 2 opposite corners together in the middle of the wonton and pinch. Repeat with the other 2 corners and pinch to form a package shape.
  • Repeat with the remaining wontons and cream cheese until all are filled.
  • Heat 4 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry 5-6 wontons at a time, turning them as needed to make sure they brown evenly. This process should take about 3-5 minutes. 
  • Drain the cooked wontons on paper towels and repeat the frying process with remaining wontons.
  • Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately with dipping sauce of choice.

Notes

  1. You can fold the wontons however you like, here is a guide on how to fold wontons 10 different ways.
  2. Be sure to use a frying thermometer to make sure your oil is at the correct temperature; if it's too hot the edges of the wontons could burn.
  3. I serve my cream cheese wontons with a side of sweet and sour sauce or Thai sweet chili sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 86mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Ann says

      October 17, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      These little cream cheese beauty’s are delicious. Everytime I make them I experiment with other ingredients. Delicious with small cut up pieces of jalapeno peppers. Also on pizza night make these with little bits of pepperoni and ham bits with your favorite veggies. Mine is onions, green peppers. Give it a try you will be surprised at how good these all are. Bonita!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 17, 2018 at 11:25 pm

        I love all your changes, I can’t wait to try them! Thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    2. Stefani says

      June 24, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      These were delicious and super easy to
      make! Next time I think I’ll add a can of crabmeat!

      Reply
    3. nikki says

      June 6, 2018 at 5:29 am

      5 stars
      This recipe turn out to be so delicious. My husband and my year old also loved it . Thank you for sharing this goodness

      Reply
    4. Jacqui says

      May 11, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      I have made these with the crab and seasoned salt and baked them in the oven. They come out just as crunchy. (cream cheese too)

      Reply
    5. Dogvills says

      December 21, 2017 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      These look so good! I make wontons but my filling is always ground pork and shrimp. I will have to try using cream cheese as a filling next time. This would make good appetizers for any occasion!

      Reply
    6. Sheena Tatum says

      December 21, 2017 at 5:43 am

      5 stars
      I always get these at restaurants! I have never made them on my own before, though. I will have to try them!

      Reply
    7. Crystal says

      December 21, 2017 at 5:13 am

      I’m so desperate to mix up our weekly menu. The kids and I are bored! I need to try these next week!

      Reply
    8. Heather says

      December 21, 2017 at 5:12 am

      I order those all the time, but I’ve never considered making them myself. They look so yummy!

      Reply
    9. Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says

      December 21, 2017 at 3:51 am

      I love these but have never tried to make them at home, I wonder if I could adapt this recipe to work with my air fryer?

      Reply
      • Lois Nicholas says

        January 21, 2019 at 2:08 pm

        I’d like to know if anyone has tried making them in an air fryer.

        Reply
    10. travel blogger says

      December 21, 2017 at 3:18 am

      These are my favorite! I could eat a pound of these. I have never even considered trying to make them, but I will have to try out the recipe.

      Reply
    11. Kristi says

      December 21, 2017 at 3:01 am

      Yum, never made them at home but your recipe actually seems easy enough I might be game to try it. Will pin it and try in 2018.

      Reply
    12. Dawn McAlexander says

      December 21, 2017 at 2:51 am

      These look so good! They are one of my favorite things to get when I go for Chinese food!

      Reply
    13. Claudia Krusch says

      December 21, 2017 at 1:48 am

      I have been looking for some new recipes for the holidays. I will have to add this cream cheese wontons recipe to the mix. These look so delicious I am sure they will be a big hit.

      Reply
    14. Pam says

      December 21, 2017 at 1:01 am

      I love fried wontons! I haven’t made my own cream cheese wontons in ages, these look delicious.

      Reply
    15. Carol Cassara says

      December 21, 2017 at 12:31 am

      I love this! It’s like cheesesticks only they’re wantons and it’s perfect for the season. The crunch and then the gooey cheese inside is really good! Thanks for the lovely idea!

      Reply
    16. Liz Mays says

      December 20, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      I’m really liking the sound of these. The crispiness and cream cheese sound super good.

      Reply
    17. Theresa says

      December 20, 2017 at 9:57 am

      These look like such a lovely appetizer and so delicious too! Thanks for the folding tips. I have never made my own, but feel confident that I could easily to them now with this recipe!

      Reply
    18. Christie says

      December 20, 2017 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      Wontons are one of my favorite things about Chinese food! These look super easy to make on the fly when the cravings come!

      Reply
    19. Bill Sweeney says

      December 20, 2017 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love wontons from our local restaurant! I think I’d like to give my hand a go at making these!

      Reply
    20. Stacie says

      December 20, 2017 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      Those sound so good! I LOVE wontons, but I’ve never made them at home before. They’re the perfect appetizer. Om nom nom.

      Reply
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