Strawberry Wontons

 

INGREDIENTS

• 12 wonton wrappers (can usually be found in the produce section of the grocery store)
• 3 T butter, melted
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese (can substitute cream cheese in a pinch)
• 2 T honey
• 2 tsp orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
• 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• Whipped cream
• Fresh mint leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brush one side of wonton wrapper with melted butter, flip and brush other side.
2. Place brown sugar in a bowl or small plate; press each side of wonton into sugar to coat.
3. Press wontons into a well greased mini muffin pan.
4. Bake at 325 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
5. Remove to rack and let cool.
6. To make filling, combine the cheese, honey, orange juice, and optional zest.
7. Place about 1 T of filling mixture in each wonton.
8. Top with 2-3 slices of strawberries each. 
9. Add a swirl of whipped cream and a mint leaf for garnish.

Note* Wontons may be prepared in advance and left in an airtight cover for a day or two. Do not refrigerate or it may become soggy. When ready to serve simply complete by adding the filling and garnish.