Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with Mandarin Napoleons, an exquisite dessert that combines the delicate sweetness of mandarin oranges with the flaky layers of puff pastry. These delightful pastries are elevated with a crown of sugared wonton wrappers, adding a touch of elegance and crunch. Our collection of recipes provides step-by-step instructions to guide you in crafting these culinary masterpieces. Embark on a delectable journey, transforming simple ingredients into a stunning dessert fit for any special occasion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
WONTON NAPOLEONS
Steps:
- Pour enough oil into small saucepan to come 1/4 inch up sides of pan. Heat oil over medium-low heat. Using tongs and working with 1 wonton at a time, submerge wontons into hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 15 seconds for first side and 10 seconds for second side. Transfer fried wontons to paper towels to drain (wontons will continue to color slightly as they cool). Sprinkle fried wontons with cinnamon. Cool completely.
- To Assemble:
- Place 4 fried wontons on work surface. Spread 1 tablespoon of whipped topping over each. Arrange 1 sliced strawberry and 2 to 3 raspberries over whipped topping on each wonton. Spoon 1 tablespoon of whipped topping over berries on each wonton. Top with another fried wonton. Repeat layering 2 more times. Spoon dollops of remaining whipped topping atop each cake stack. Garnish napoleons with remaining strawberries and raspberries, and mint sprigs (optional). Serve immediately.
ORIENTAL PORK WRAPPERS
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, green onions, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and garlic. Place 8 wonton wrappers on a clean surface and brush edges with water. Place 1 tablespoon of pork mixture in center of each wrapper. Gather edges of wrapper together over filling. Press edges of wrapper together, enclosing the filling completely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Place a collapsible metal steamer rack in a large wide pot. Fill pot with 1/2-inch water. Spray steamer rack with nonstick spray. Bring water to a simmer. Working in batches, arrange dumplings on rack 1-inch apart. Cover pot with lid and steam dumplings until cooked thoroughly, about 8 minutes. Watch the water level and add more as needed. Transfer dumplings to a platter and serve with dipping sauces.
PASTA NACHOS
Inspired by Olive Garden's mashup favorite, we loaded up fried wonton wrappers with layers of meaty marinara, mozzarella and creamy alfredo sauce for the ultimate stuff-your-face appetizer.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pulse the carrot, onion and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the water starts to boil. Add the sausage link and cover the pan. Cook until browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook until all the water has evaporated and only the oil is left, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and slice into half-moons and set aside.
- Add the carrot mixture to the pan and cook, stirring, until the onions begin to soften and the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper cook, breaking up the beef into very small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the marinara, tomato paste, sausage, and 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 15 minutes. Keep warm.
- Attach a deep-fat fry thermometer to the side of a large heavy bottom pot. Fill with about 1-inch of vegetable oil to 375 degrees F.
- Working in batches of 2 to 3, fry the wontons, until golden brown and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. (Be sure to return the oil to 375 degrees F between batches.) Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Lay 6 wontons on the back of a baking sheet, overlapping slightly. Spread half of the meat sauce over the chips. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, half of the alfredo sauce and 1/4 cup of the cherry peppers. Lay the remaining 6 wontons on top and repeat with the remaining ingredients in the same order. Bake until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Slide the chips off the back of the baking sheet onto a serving platter.
ASIAN CABBAGE SLAW IN SPRING ROLL WRAPPERS
Provided by Food Network
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Using a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, oil and honey. Pulse cilantro a few times to coarsely chop. Process cabbage and carrot using fine shredder wheel. Turn processed mixture into a bowl and add dressing, mango and sesame seeds. Toss to coat.
- Pour hot water into a flat plate. Dunk single spring roll wrap in water to soften, continue until all wrappers are softened and lay on counter, using two wraps for each roll. Put 1/3 cup cabbage slaw on each set of wrappers. Roll wrapper tight, folding in ends as you go and then cut on an angle. Place on bed of cabbage for presentation.
BERRY NAPOLEONS WITH SUGARED WONTON WRAPPERS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Arrange wonton wrappers on prepared baking sheet and spray the surface with cooking spray. Sprinkle sugar over wontons. Bake 5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove wontons from oven and arrange 4 on a serving platter (or individual dessert dishes). Top each wonton with 2 tablespoons whipped topping and then 2 tablespoons berries. Top with second wonton wrapper. Repeat layers (whipped topping, berries, wonton wrapper). Sift confectioners' sugar over top layer. Serve immediately.
WONTON TACO CUPS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 12 taco cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the wonton cups: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush 12 cups of a mini muffin pan with the butter. Fit 1 wonton wrapper into each cup, folding the sides as needed.
- In a small bowl, toss together the beans, green chiles, chili powder and lime juice. Spoon some of the bean mixture into each cup, about a heaping tablespoon each. Bake until the filling is warmed through, about 12 minutes. Remove the pan and top each cup with a pinch of cheese. Return the pan to the oven and continue to bake until the cheese is melted and the wontons are golden, another 5 minutes.
- For the toppings: Let the taco cups cool in the pan for a minute or two. Transfer the taco cups to a platter and top each with some avocado, pico de gallo, a small dollop of sour cream, hot sauce, if using, and cilantro.
MANDARIN ORANGE NAPOLEONS
Chinese five-spice powder, sprinkled throughout the layers of phyllo dough, and an orange-cream cheese filling give this dessert a wonderful aroma.
Categories Food Processor Citrus Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Orange Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Whisk together five-spice powder and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl.
- Cover phyllo with overlapping sheets of plastic wrap and a dampened kitchen towel. Arrange 1 phyllo sheet on a large baking sheet, then brush with some butter and sprinkle with one third of spiced sugar. Make 2 more layers in same manner. Top with remaining phyllo sheet and brush with remaining butter. (For a corrugated look, invert a large rectangular cooling rack and place it on top of phyllo.)
- Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove cooling rack (if using) and transfer phyllo (in 1 piece) with 2 metal spatulas to another rack to cool.
- While phyllo cools, blend together cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla, 2 tablespoons reserved orange syrup (discard remainder), and remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in oranges.
- Break phyllo with your hands or cut with a serrated knife into 12 pieces. Arrange 1 piece of phyllo on a plate and top with a dollop of orange cream. Repeat layering and top with another piece of phyllo. Make 3 more napoleons in same manner. Dust with confectioners sugar.
PONZU POKE WITH BAKED WONTON CHIPS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 large rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
- Cut the wonton wrappers in half and arrange them on the baking sheets in a single layer. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Bake until crisp and golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Whisk the soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, sesame oil, ginger, Fresno pepper and scallions together in a medium bowl. Add the tuna and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
- Before serving, add the radishes, cucumbers, avocado and the sesame seeds to the tuna and gently stir to combine; season with salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl with the wonton chips on the side.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh mandarin oranges. If you can't find fresh mandarins, you can use canned mandarins, but be sure to drain them well before using.
- To make the wonton wrappers easier to work with, microwave them for a few seconds to soften them.
- Be careful not to overcook the wonton wrappers. They should be crispy, but not brown.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the egg wash on the wonton wrappers.
- Serve the Napoleons immediately after they are assembled.
Conclusion:
Mandarin Napoleons are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their delicate wonton wrapper pastry, creamy mandarin filling, and sweet sugared wonton wrapper topping, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give Mandarin Napoleons a try. You won't be disappointed!
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