Sweet Wonton Pillows Recipes

SWEET WONTON PILLOWS

Steps:

• Combine the brown sugar, shredded coconut, dry roasted peanuts and sesame seeds in a bowl.
• Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
• Top with a mint leaf.
• Brush the edges of the wrapper lightly with the lightly beaten egg.
• Fold the wrapper in half diagonally over the filling to form a triangle. Squeeze out the air; pinch the edges to seal.
• In a wok, heat the cooking oil for deep-frying to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Add the triangles, a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove the triangles and drain on paper towels.

CHOCOLATE PILLOWS

Steps:

• For sauce, in a small saucepan heat port to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; cook and stir 1 minute. Add cherries; cook 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and whisk in butter; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until temperature reaches 350 degrees F. While oil heats, lightly brush edges of one wonton wrapper with some of the beaten egg. Place 1 piece of chocolate in center atop wonton wrapper. Place another wonton wrapper atop. Press edges to seal.
• Cook filled wontons, one at a time, in hot oil for 1 minute or until golden brown, turning frequently to brown evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Adjust heat as needed to maintain oil temperature. Cool wontons slightly. Sprinkle wontons evenly with sugar.
• Serve wontons with sauce and ice cream. Sprinkle ice cream with grated chocolate and serve with two spoons. Makes 2 servings.
• *TIP: If using zinfandel, increase sugar in sauce to 2 tablespoons.