CARIBBEAN WONTONS

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I first served these fresh and fruity treats as an appetizer at a summer luau. My family and friends now enjoy them as a dessert for occasions throughout the year.-Melissa Birdsong, Gilbert, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons canned crushed pineapple
1 cup marshmallow creme
24 wonton wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying
SAUCE:
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Confectioners' sugar and ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the coconut, banana, walnuts and pineapple. Fold in marshmallow creme., Position a wonton wrapper with 1 point toward you. Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use. Place 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of wrapper. Moisten edges with water; fold opposite corners together over filling and press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling., In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons, a few at a time, until golden brown, 15-20 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels., Place strawberries in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pureed strawberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. If desired, strain mixture, reserving sauce; discard seeds. Sprinkle wontons with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.