About the Recipe
Delicious and light dessert with a lovely presentation. Perfect way to enjoy Spring-time strawberries.
Ingredients
12 wonton wrappers (can usually be found in the produce section of the grocery store)
3 T butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese (can substitute cream cheese in a pinch)
2 T honey
2 tsp orange juice
1 tsp orange zest (optional)
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Whipped cream
Fresh mint leaves
Preparation
Brush one side of wonton wrapper with melted butter, flip and brush other side.
Place brown sugar in a bowl or small plate; press each side of wonton into sugar to coat.
Press wontons into a well greased mini muffin pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Remove to rack and let cool.
To make filling, combine the cheese, honey, orange juice, and optional zest.
Place about 1 T of filling mixture in each wonton.
Top with 2-3 slices of strawberries each.
Add a swirl of whipped cream and a mint leaf for garnish.
Note* Wontons may be prepared in advance and left in an airtight container for a day or two. Do not refrigerate or it may become soggy. When ready to serve simply complete by adding the filling and garnish.