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Published: Nov 29, 2019 · Modified: Jun 13, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Wonton Cup Appetizers

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Small wonton cups filled with cheese and pepper jelly.

Crispy baked wonton wrappers filled with a soft gouda cheese and topped with pepper jelly.

Wonton Cups are a perfect appetizer for any holiday party or anytime you get together with friends.

Wonton cups filled with cheese and pepper jelly.
Table of Contents
Wonton cups
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Tips for making wonton cups
Recipe Faqs
More great appetizers
Wonton Cups

Wonton cups

Wonton cups are made using wonton wrappers. The wrappers are placed in a mini muffin tin and baked.  Crispy cups are formed once they are baked and the mini cups can be used to hold a filing.

I've filled these with gouda cheese and pepper jelly. To create a bit of variety, I also filled some with a fig jam.

An appetizer filled with cheese and pepper jelly.

Key ingredients

  • Wonton wrappers - I usually find these in the produce section in my grocery store. 
  • Smoked Gouda - You could also use regular Gouda, Monterey Jack cheese, or even cream cheese.
  • Pepper Jelly - You can buy or make your own jalapeno jelly
  • Fig Jam - An indulgent twist to offer a variety.

Step by step directions

  • Place wonton wrappers in small muffin tin. Spray top of wrappers with a non-stick spray to help crisp the wrapper. 
    • When placing wrapper, carefully push wrapper all the way to the bottom. The sides will fold and form pleats. This adds to the rustic look. Be careful not to poke a hole in the bottom or sides.
Wonton wrappers in a small muffin tin.
  • Bake wrappers in a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until golden.
Baked wonton wrappers with crispy edges.
  • Remove from oven and allow wrappers to cool for a few minutes. 
  • If making ahead of time, remove cups and allow to fully cool and then place in an airtight container.
  • Fill wonton cups, while still in muffin tin, with a small cube of cheese and top with pepper jelly or fig jam.
  • A small piece of cheese in a wonton cup.
  • Pepper jelly with cheese in a wonton cup.
  • Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Wonton cups filled with baked cheese and jelly.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

Tips for making wonton cups

  • Use a mini muffin tin to help form the shape of the cups
  • Fill with Gouda, Smoked Gouda, Monterey Jack or other mild cheese
  • Use pepper jelly or fig jam or half of each
  • Can be served warm or at room temperature

Recipe Faqs

Can I make ahead of time?

The cups can be made ahead of time. Once cooled you can store in a airtight container for up to two days. Add the filling the day you will be serving.  You can fill and bake up to four hours ahead of time. These wonton appetizers can be served warm or at room temperature.

More great appetizers

When planning for a party or a casual get-together, I usually serve a variety of appetizers.  I try to include something hot, something cold, something crunchy and something healthy.  Some of my favorite appetizers include:

  • Stuffed mushrooms
  • Crab stuffed mushrooms
  • Baked Brie
  • Boursin cheese
  • Homemade crackers
  • Fresh cut veggies with hummus
  • Stuffed cherry tomatoes
  • Cocktail meatballs
  • Baked goat cheese with honey
Wonton appetizers on a white platter.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Check out all my appetizer recipes! 

  • Teriyaki Wings
  • Honey BBQ Wings
  • Sauteed Morel Mushrooms
  • Honey Roasted Cashews
Wonton cups filled with cheese and pepper jelly.

Wonton Cups

Kathy
Crispy wonton wrappers baked and filled with cheese and jelly.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Measuring Cups
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Ingredients
  

  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 2 oz smoked gouda (cut into ½ inch cubes)
  • ½ cup pepper jelly (or fig jam)

Instructions
 

  • Place wonton wrappers in small muffin tin. Spray top of wrappers with a non-stick spray to help crisp the wrapper.  When placing wrapper, carefully push wrapper all the way to the bottom. The sides will fold and form pleats. Be careful not to poke a hole in the bottom or sides.
  • Bake wrappers in a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until golden
  • Remove from oven and allow wrappers to cool for a few minutes.
  • If making ahead of time, remove cups and allow to fully cool and then place in an airtight container.
  • Fill wonton cups, while still in muffin tin, with a small cube of cheese and top with 1 teaspoon pepper jelly or fig jam.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove and place on a serving dish.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Notes

Tips for making wonton cups
  • Use a mini muffin tin to help form the shape of the cups
  • Use Gouda, Smoked Gouda, Monterey Jack or other mild cheese
  • Use pepper jelly or fig jam or half of each
  • Can be served warm or at room temperature

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 2wonton cupsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
Keyword pepper jelly appetizer, wonton appetizer, wonton cups
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  1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    December 02, 2019 at 6:30 am

    5 stars
    How fun and creative are these, Kathy? I love how you can add different fillings! We have a party coming up and I have to add these to the menu. I'm sure they'd disappear FAST!

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    • Kathy says

      December 03, 2019 at 4:43 am

      They do disappear quickly!

      Reply
  2. David @ Spiced says

    December 02, 2019 at 3:58 am

    5 stars
    You know, these Wonton Cups really are the perfect vessel for holiday appetizers. I could see going in so many different directions here. You could do savory versions. You could do sweet versions (brushing some cinnamon sugar butter on them maybe?) Oh man, I'm thinking this needs to happen...over a glass of wine during the holiday season, of course! 🙂

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    • Kathy says

      December 03, 2019 at 4:44 am

      What a good idea!!!

      Reply

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