Cranberry Puffs

By Anonymous -

“Yummy cranberry and cream cheese filled wontons. A little sweet, a little spicy, and a little salty! A perfect snack for the holidays.”


Ingredients:


  • 3/4 cup

    fresh cranberries

  • 1

    jalapeno pepper, stem removed

  • 1/4 cup

    white sugar

  • 1/2 cup

    mayonnaise

  • 1 (8 ounce) package

    cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (14 ounce) package

    wonton wrappers

  • 3 cups

    canola oil for frying

Directions:


  • In a food processor , combine the cranberries, jalapeno pepper, sugar and mayonnaise. Process until smooth. This will be your cranberry relish . Set aside half of this mixture , and pour the rest into a medium bowl . Mix cream cheese in this half until well blended .

  • Put a few wonton wrappers at a time on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each . Pinch together the corners to make a triangle shape. If they do not stick , moisten with a little water with your finger. Set aside on a piece of wax paper while you assemble the remaining features.

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium depth on medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully set 5 to 10 of dumplings in the pan. Not to crowd the pan. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove from hot oil with tongs and place on paper towels to drain . Serve on a plate with the reserved cranberry relish as a dip . The sooner you eat it, the taste better .


Cranberry Puffs

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