Best 7 Asian Inspired Cream Cheese Appetizer Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with an exquisite Asian-inspired cream cheese appetizer that blends the vibrant flavors of the Orient with the richness of cream cheese. This delightful culinary creation offers a symphony of textures and a burst of umami that will leave you craving more. From the classic wonton cream cheese bites to the innovative spring roll cream cheese cups, each recipe in this article promises a unique and unforgettable experience. Embark on a culinary journey through Asia as you explore these delectable appetizers, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

17 CHINESE APPETIZERS TO MAKE AT HOME



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Skip takeout and make these Chinese appetizers right at home! From egg rolls to crab rangoon to potstickers, these easy recipes are the next best thing to ordering in.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Appetizers     Recipe Roundup     Save

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cantonese Spring Rolls
Sticky Baked Chinese Chicken Wings
Pf Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Crab Rangoon
Okra Salad with Black Vinegar
Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
Soft Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns Recipe
Chinese Style Potato Salad
Egg Rolls
5 Minutes Zucchini Salad
Easy Chinese Cucumber Salad
Chinese Zucchini Pancakes
Chinese Cabbage Salad
Chinese Sliced Tofu Salad
Gai Lan Recipe with Oyster Sauce (Chinese Broccoli)
Vegetable Potstickers
Scallion Pancakes

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a Chinese starter in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CREAM CHEESE WONTONS



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Cream Cheese Wontons are a classic marriage of Chinese and American cuisines into one addictive appetizer, and they're dead simple to make at home.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz. cream cheese ((225g))
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
4 scallions ((finely chopped))
1 pack wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil ((for frying))
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon Sriracha ((optional))

Steps:

  • Make the wonton filling by combining the cream cheese, sugar, salt, and scallions.
  • Assemble the wontons. Take each wrapper, and dampen the outer edges with a thin layer of water. Place a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the middle, and fold in half into a triangle. Bring the two corners on the long side of the triangle together, and seal with another dab of water. Continue until all the wontons are assembled.
  • Heat a couple inches of vegetable oil in a small pot until it reaches 375 degrees F. Fry the wontons in batches--about 2 minutes per batch--until golden brown. Definitely use a small pot for this and fry in multiple batches; you'll use much less oil!
  • Make the dipping sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients, and serve with the wontons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 465 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOW TO MAKE AN ASIAN-INSPIRED CHEESE BOARD



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The amount of ingredients you'll need depends on how many people you're serving. The plate I'm showing here will easily serve 6, depending on how much other food you're serving along with it.

Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 14

Wedge of double or triple cream cheese
Thinly sliced mild white cheese such as Swiss or havarti
Pepper jack cheese (sliced)
Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Fried Gyoza
Asian Sweet and Sour Pickled Cucumbers
Pineapple slices
Clementine wedges
Papaya
Sugar snap peas
Nuts such as wasabi flavored almonds (cashews, or whole peanuts in the shell)
Wasabi peas
Sesame crusted mochi
Fiery Sea Salt Kettle Brand® Chips

Steps:

  • Place smaller nibbles and sauces in small bowls then assemble the ingredients in groups on a large platter and serve.

ASIAN INSPIRED CREAM CHEESE APPETIZER



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THIS IS NOT HOT, don't be afraid it is SOOOOOOOO GOOOOD!!!!! My family and friends tear this up everytime I make it, it is SUPER simple try it you'll love it (even if you don't care much for wasabi)

Provided by Lisa 'Gayle' Goff

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 oz philidelphia cream cheese
2-3 Tbsp powdered wasabi (reconstituted into a paste, do not use premade paste, yuck!!!)
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 Tbsp black sesame seeds (for contrast optional if you can't find them)
2-4 Tbsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • 1. place cream cheese block into a large piece of saran wrap. fold saran wrap in half to cover
  • 2. using a rolling pin or a bottle of wine or something of the sort roll out into a rectangle about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
  • 3. prepare wasabi paste
  • 4. this is the brand I use, I find it in the international isle at WalMart or my local grocery store
  • 5. brush a thin layer all over the cream cheese evenly (do not allow areas to get big globs they will be HOT when eating if you do)
  • 6. using saran wrap to help, roll like a jelly roll
  • 7. sprinkle with sesame seeds and refrigerate for about 20-30 minutes for best results
  • 8. when serving pour soy sauce over the top, be generous it is ok if it pools in the dish, as you scoop a portion with your cracker its nice to pick up some of the soy sauce too.
  • 9. The crackers are really a major key for flavor I prefer the crunchmaster whole grain gluten free crackers (they are kind of rice flavored so they work perfectly with the asian theme) but if you have trouble getting them in your area just experiment with your favorites or maybe a different rice crackers.

LAYERED ASIAN DIP



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Guests are quick to dig into this delectable dip. With tender chunks of chicken and Asian seasoning, it's a nice switch from traditional taco dip. -Bonnie Mazur, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 drops hot pepper sauce
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Assorted rice crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first six ingredients. Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce and garlic; toss with chicken mixture. Refrigerate, covered, several hours., For sauce, in a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir in brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., To serve, mix cream cheese and remaining soy sauce until blended; transfer to a serving plate, spreading evenly. Top with chicken mixture. Drizzle with sauce. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a simple spread that is always a hit. So easy and keeps well in the fridge for a week...if you have any left over! Prep time includes chilling time!

Provided by Mary Lou Ellis @calicak2k

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounce(s) cream cheese
1/2 cup(s) soy sauce
3 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame seeds
1 box(es) triscuits or your favorite crackers

Steps:

  • Using a fork poke holes in the block of cream cheese.
  • Place cream cheese in a container just big enough to fit the cream cheese and pour soy sauce over it. Lift the cream cheese so the soy sauce can get under the block. Use more soy sauce if desired.
  • Cover and put cream cheese in fridge for at least 5 hours Longer is better if you have the time. Turn cream cheese over in sauce at least once.
  • When ready to serve, place the block of cheese on a small serving plate. Pour the remaining soy sauce over the cheese. Cover the top of the cream cheese with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with triscuit crackers or your favorite cracker.

LAYERED ASIAN DIP



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Use crispy wonton crackers to scoop up hearty helpings of a colorful, Oriental-inspired dip.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h55m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup cubed cooked chicken
2/3 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
30 wonton skins (about 3 1/4-inch square)
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 drops red pepper sauce
2 packages (8 oz each) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
1 tablespoon milk
1/3 cup unsalted cashews, chopped
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F. Cut each wonton skin in half into two triangles. On 2 large ungreased cookie sheets, arrange wonton skins in single layer. Spray wontons with cooking spray. Bake about 6 minutes or until crisp; cool.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar and cornstarch. Gradually beat in remaining sauce ingredients with wire whisk. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with wire whisk, until thick. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and milk with electric mixer on medium speed. Spread on serving platter at least 10 inches in diameter. Just before serving, spoon topping over cheese; drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with cashews and green onions. Serve with crisp wontons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tablespoons Dip and 2 Crackers), Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese: The cream cheese is the base of this appetizer, so it's important to use a good quality brand.
  • Soften the cream cheese: Before you start making the appetizer, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. This will make it easier to mix and spread.
  • Use a variety of crackers: This appetizer is served on crackers, so you can use any type of cracker you like. Some popular options include water crackers, Ritz crackers, and Triscuit crackers.
  • Get creative with the toppings: You can use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to the appetizer. Some popular options include chopped nuts, dried fruit, and fresh herbs.
  • Make the appetizer ahead of time: This appetizer can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for parties and potlucks. Simply cover the appetizer and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

This Asian-inspired cream cheese appetizer is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a snack at home. With its creamy texture, flavorful toppings, and crispy crackers, this appetizer is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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