🍰 Deep-Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Wonton Bites 🍓🧁

A delightful treat for your taste buds, perfect for sharing with loved ones or as a unique party snack!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- Water, for sealing the edges
- Fresh strawberries, diced (optional, for extra strawberry flavor)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- For Serving (Optional):
  - Whipped cream
  - Extra strawberry jam or sauce
  - Fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 20-24 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ¼ cup strawberry jam or preserves

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
2. Stir in the strawberry jam and, if desired, mix in a few diced strawberries to enhance the filling with natural fruit flavors.
3. Lay a wonton wrapper flat on your work surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake mixture in the center.
4. Dampen the edges of the wonton wrapper with a bit of water. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle or envelope shape, pressing the edges firmly to seal and remove any trapped air.
5. Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry the wontons in batches, turning once, until each side is golden brown and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the pan.
8. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried wontons to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. Serve the wonton bites warm, accompanied by whipped cream, additional strawberry jam or sauce, and slices of fresh strawberries.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
Per serving (excluding optional ingredients):
- Calories: 200
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 200mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the wontons from absorbing too much oil and becoming soggy.
- For a lighter version, try baking the wontons at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes or until crispy.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Serving: 4-6

Enjoy these scrumptious bites that blend the creamy richness of cheesecake with the crisp texture of fried wontons, all enhanced by the sweet charm of strawberries!