Baked Cream Cheese Wontons

Easy Cream Cheese wontons made with 2 ingredients and baked instead of fried. These wontons make a great appetizer and can be ready in 30 minutes.

To say these are a family favorite is an understatement! My kids have been known to devour an entire plate of these Cream Cheese Wontons. They are super easy to make, even my kids can help fold them.

Ingredients

All you need are 2 main ingredients- Wonton wrappers and Cream cheese, along with some water to seal them, and spray oil to get them crispy.

Wonton Wraps- I’ve been able to find these at most local grocery stores and you can definitely get them at an Asian Market. They are refrigerated, and there’s quite a lot in one pack. 

You can keep the rest refrigerated for a week, or wrap them in plastic wrap and store in the freezer in an airtight bag. Allow to defrost overnight in the fridge. Don’t try defrosting in the microwave, they will stick together. 

Use leftover wonton wraps to make a homemade Wonton Soup.

Cream Cheese- I’ve made these wontons with almost every type of cream cheese!  Whipped, Regular, and even flavored cream cheese! 

You can also make them dairy free with a Vegan Cream Cheese.  I was so excited when I found a dairy free cream cheese that actually tastes good. My favorite one is from Trader Joe’s. 

Cooking Oil Spray- If you don’t have a spray, then lightly brush oil on both sides of each wonton. Otherwise, any oil spray will work.

How to Fold the Wontons

When I originally posted this recipe in 2017 I had folded these in a star fold. Which is pretty traditional for fried wontons.

Since I’ve become much more efficient in making these, the triangle fold is easier, and allows the wontons to get crispy on both sides since they can be flipped over halfway through baking.

Place a teaspoon of cream cheese in the middle of the wonton wrapper, dip your finger in water and run it across the edges of the wrapper. Then fold the wrapper over to meet in a triangle. Seal the edges and press out any air pockets. 

Lay the folded wonton flat on a greased baking sheet and when they are all folded, spray the tops with oil and place in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Then flip each one over and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Serving and Storing the Wontons

Cream cheese wontons are best served right away with your favorite sweet chili dipping sauce.

If you need to make them ahead of time, remove them from the oven and lower the heat to 200 degrees. Once the oven has cooled, place them back in to keep warm. I only recommend this for about 30 minutes. 

To make a large batch ahead of time, fold all the wontons and place them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then freeze for 1 hour. Place frozen wontons in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 1 month. Keep in mind that frozen wontons will require more cooking time, but check after 15 minutes and add additional time if needed.

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