Irresistible Cranberry Orange Rangoons
Crispy, creamy, and bursting with cranberry and orange flavors, these rangoons are a festive holiday appetizer that’s easy to make and sure to please.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 rangoons 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cranberry sauce
- 1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
- Wonton wrappers
- Egg wash (1 beaten egg mixed with water)
- Neutral oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Optional garnish: powdered sugar or melted chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, cranberry sauce, and orange zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Rangoons: Lay out wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 tsp of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Brush the edges with egg wash.
- Seal the Wrappers: Fold each wrapper diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Optionally, bring the two opposite corners together for a traditional rangoon shape.
- Heat the Oil: Fill a pot or fryer with enough oil to submerge the rangoons. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Rangoons: Gently lower the rangoons into the hot oil using tongs. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Cool: Remove rangoons and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Notes
For a lighter version, bake the rangoons at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes. Avoid overfilling the wrappers to prevent bursting during frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rangoons
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 3
Keywords: cranberry, orange, rangoons, holiday appetizer, festive recipe, cream cheese, crispy wontons