Date Filled Wontons

Prep: 15 min Cook: 4 min Serves: 10 Cuisine: Chinese

Delight in these crispy wontons filled with a sweet date and walnut mixture, perfect for dessert or a sweet appetizer. Their rich, caramel-like flavor pairs beautifully with a dusting of powdered sugar, making them a crowd-pleaser for gatherings or a special treat for any sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. pitted dates
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice or orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 40 wonton skins or 10 egg roll skins, cut in quarters
  • cooking oil
  • sifted powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine dates, granulated sugar, and water.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, over low heat about 4 minutes or until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in walnuts, lemon or orange juice, and vanilla. Cool the date filling.
  4. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wonton skin or egg roll skin quarter.
  5. Moisten the edges with water and fold to seal, forming a triangle or package shape.
  6. Deep fry the filled wontons in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Drain on paper towels and dust with sifted powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

727 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 41.9g 54% DV
Carbs 72g 26% DV
Fiber 5.2g 19% DV
Sugar 44.5g 89% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 156.8mg 7% DV
Potassium 422mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 2.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 59.5mg 5% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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