Description
These easy Banana Wonton Bites are a quick and simple dessert idea for a party, brunch, holiday or weeknight dinner. The best part is the crispy golden wrapper and warm banana cream cheese center. The secret is sealing each wonton tightly before baking so the filling stays creamy. This healthy style treat has a sweet smell and crunchy texture that makes it different from typical desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe banana
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mash 2 ripe bananas with 4 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon at room temperature. Mix for 2 minutes with a folding motion until the filling becomes smooth and thick. You’ll see a pale golden mixture with small banana streaks and a soft creamy texture. (I tried adding extra banana once and the filling leaked during baking.) Miss this balance and the wrappers become soggy.
- Place 24 wonton wrappers on a clean surface and add 1 tablespoon filling to each center. Fold each wrapper into a triangle and press the edges firmly for 3 minutes of assembly time. The folded bites should have sealed edges and uneven homemade shapes. Skip sealing and the filling escapes while baking. The tight folds protect the creamy center during heat.
- Bake the filled wontons at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges become golden. Turn the tray halfway through using a gentle rotation so the wrappers brown evenly. You’ll hear a light crackle when the shells crisp and see the corners deepen in color. Go past 15 minutes and the thin wrappers can become too hard. Bake at 375°F to crisp the shell before the filling dries.
- Transfer 24 baked Banana Wonton Bites onto a white plate and dust with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar after cooling for 5 minutes. Arrange the bites with slight overlaps and rotate a few pieces to show the filling. The shells should look crisp with warm creamy centers visible from broken edges. Waiting too long removes the contrast between crisp wrapper and soft filling. Cool briefly because steam keeps the texture balanced.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Keep wonton wrappers covered while working for 15 minutes because dry wrappers crack during folding.
- Choose bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor and smoother filling texture.
- Bake on a tray with space between pieces because crowded wrappers steam instead of crisp.
- Brush a thin egg wash layer before baking at 375°F for deeper golden edges.
- Don’t overfill each wrapper beyond 1 tablespoon because excess filling leaks.
- Dust powdered sugar after cooling 5 minutes so it stays visible on the crisp surface.
Storage: Keep Banana Wonton Bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Freeze unbaked pieces wrapped tightly for up to 1 month. Separate layers with parchment so the wrappers don’t stick. Reheat refrigerated bites at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes. Avoid microwaving because the wrappers lose crispness. Discard any bites with sour smell or wet filling texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Asian inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 148g
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 364mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg