Save A festive and flavorful appetizer featuring creamy, tangy cranberry&jalapeño filling wrapped in crispy wonton wrappers—perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
I first made these poppers for a holiday party last winter and they quickly became everyone's favorite appetizer: the colorful cranberries and jalapeños make each bite burst with flavor.
Ingredients
- Fresh cranberries: 1 cup (120 g), finely chopped
- Jalapeños: 2 medium, seeded and finely diced
- Green onions: 3, finely sliced
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Cream cheese: 8 oz (225 g), softened
- Sour cream: 1/2 cup (120 g)
- Sharp cheddar cheese: 1/2 cup (60 g), shredded
- Wonton wrappers: 24
- Egg: 1, beaten (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil: For frying
Instructions
- Macerate cranberries:
- In a bowl, combine chopped cranberries, jalapeños, green onions, sugar, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Prepare cheese filling:
- In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Mix it all together:
- Fold the cranberry-jalapeño mixture into the cheese mixture until evenly combined.
- Fill wrappers:
- Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center.
- Seal wrappers:
- Brush the edges of the wrapper with beaten egg. Fold into a triangle or bring corners together to seal tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fry poppers:
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook until golden:
- Fry poppers in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve warm, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Save The first time my family tried these, everyone reached for seconds and asked for the recipe: now it's tradition for our holiday table.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls are essential for blending the filling, while a pastry brush makes sealing easy. A deep skillet or fryer helps achieve a perfect crispy texture.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar), eggs, and wheat: check ingredient labels for additional allergen warnings.
Nutritional Information (per popper)
Each popper has about 90 calories, 5 g total fat, 8 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Save These poppers are best enjoyed hot and crunchy: they will disappear fast so make extra if you're feeding a crowd!