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
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.
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.
- 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 pepper jelly or fig jam.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- 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
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:
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Wonton Cups
Equipment
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
- 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
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Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
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!
Kathy says
They do disappear quickly!
David @ Spiced says
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! 🙂
Kathy says
What a good idea!!!