Indulge in Chocolate Banana Wontons with Boozy Caramel!

I tried banana wontons at a Chinese restaurant and liked them, so I thought I’d make up a recipe at home when I was making an Asian-themed dinner. My boyfriend said they were better than the restaurant’s! They’re great with ice cream. Substitute any kind of liqueur you want for the Grand Marnier – be creative! many different fruit flavors seem to go well with this dessert.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
30 wontons

Ingredients

  • 2very ripe bananas

  • cupminiature semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • ¼teaspoonground cloves

  • ¼teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ¼teaspoonvanilla extract

  • ½(14 ounce) packagewonton wrappers

  • oil for frying

  • ½cupbutter

  • ½cupbrown sugar

  • 1tablespoonbrandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)

  • 2tablespoonslight corn syrup

  • 2tablespoonsminiature semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cooking Directions

  1. Place the bananas, 1/3 cup chocolate chips, clove, cinnamon, and vanilla into a mixing bowl, and mash until evenly blended. Alternatively, chop the mixture in a food processor until the chocolate chips have been reduced in size. This will help prevent the chips from poking through the wonton skins as you handle them. It will also change the texture of the filling – you will not have pockets of melted chocolate in the wontons.

  2. To make the wontons: Separate and place the wonton wrappers onto your work surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the banana filling onto the center of each wrapper. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers with water. Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

  3. Prepare the sauce by combining the butter, brown sugar, orange liqueur, and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth, about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

  4. Fry the wontons in the hot oil a few at a time until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn the wontons over halfway through cooking so they brown evenly. Remove, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with the caramel sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips to garnish.

Editor’s Note

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe15
Calories213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Cholesterol
17mg
6%
Sodium
122mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
11g
Protein
2g
Vitamin C
1mg
7%
Calcium
15mg
1%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
95mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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