Pretty Pumpkin Wontons

Appetizers

This is a sensational, easy recipe that is perfect for an appetizer, snack or dessert. Everyone loves how the flavors meld beautifully. I made it up after wanting to put my own twist on some squash ravioli I had at a restaurant.

Average Rating: 4.4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 40 wontons (1-1/2 cups dip).

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
40 wonton wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying
DIP:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, cheese and salt. Place 1 tablespoonful in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water; bring corners to center over filling and press edges together to seal. Repeat.
2. In an electric skillet or a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons in batches for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with wontons.

Nutrition Facts

1 wonton with about 2 teaspoons dip: 81 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.