Crab Rangoon

A St. Louis Chinese restaurant favorite. We used to sell these at our restaurant in Texas as Deep Fried Cheesecakes, because no one had ever heard of a crab rangoon! Sweet, crispy, and utterly craveable.

Crab Rangoon

A St. Louis Chinese restaurant favorite. We used to sell these at our restaurant in Texas as Deep Fried Cheesecakes, because no one had ever heard of a crab rangoon! Sweet, crispy, and utterly craveable.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 14 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: american chinese, appetizers, chinese sausage, crab rangoon, delicious, desserts
Servings: 40 rangoons
Author: Chef Ryan Callahan
Cost: 10

Equipment

  • high sided saute pan or deep fryer
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 package wonton wrappers medium thickness
  • 1 pound cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 quart canola or peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • begin by scraping the excess flour off of the wontons with a knife
  • now heat your oil to about 325 degrees F
  • Put the cream cheese into a large mixing bowl with the honey and sugar.
  • Mix together by hand mashing the cream cheese as you go.
  • Mix until a smooth paste is formed.
  • Place about ½ tbsp to 1 tbsp into the center of the wonton wrappers and then fold into a flower shape.
  • Fry 1-2 minutes or until filling is hot.
  • Place on a lined baking sheet to drip dry.
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