Copy Cat Recipe - Panda Express Cream Cheese Wonton (2024)

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Creamy and crunchy a perfect treat and easy to make.

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What You Need

  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese – softened ( regular or lowfat)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons scallions sliced thin
  • pinch of garlic powder
  • wonton wrappers
  • Oil

What To Do

Heat oil in a cooking pot – you need to get it up to 350 degrees.

Mix together ( cream cheese, garlic powder, and scallions)

Place 1 tablespoon of mix in a middle of a wonton wrapper

Fold wonton and secure edges with water

Drop wonton into the oil

Cook till golden brown and let wonton dry on paper towel

Enjoy!

Copy Cat Recipe - Panda Express Cream Cheese Wonton

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Ingredients

  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese - softened ( regular or lowfat)
  • 1½ tablespoons scallions sliced thin
  • pinch of garlic powder
  • wonton wrappers
  • Oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a cooking pot - you need to get it up to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix together ( cream cheese, garlic powder, and scallions)
  3. Place 1 tablespoon of mix in a middle of a wonton wrapper
  4. Fold wonton and secure edges with water
  5. Drop wonton into the oil
  6. Cook till golden brown and let wonton dry on paper towel
  7. Enjoy!

Recipe is adapted from HERE

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Comments

    • Kelly

      Exactly what I was thinking! I used to get Crab Puffs from a restaurant years ago!

  • Kristina

    I just have to ask…what’s the coconut oil in the picture for?

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      It is the oil I used to cook the wontons in

  • toni

    Oh, I love these,,, try Salmon Cream cheese with a little Dill. Or any fruit flavored cream cheese and you can add a chunk of fruit! Dip in Chocolate too! Sundried tomato with basil… So many yummy things! 🙂

  • Sherise

    Can these be baked instead of fried? I dont fry food maybe a sautee here and there, but these look and sound AWESOME and I love the idea about using fruit!! a MUST TRY!

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      I love the idea – I am sure they can be baked

      • Heather Reid

        That’s what I do. I ALWAYS bake mine. I give them a little spritz of cooking spray and pop them in a 350 F oven until brown. The cooking spray helps them crisp up nicely. My family LOVES cream cheese won tons and I love that I can bake them and save some of the calories so I can have a couple extra ;).

  • Laurel

    1 8oz pkg cream cheese/1 tsp garlic salt /1/2 tsp lemon juice…combine add crab meat and combine…and you have crab rangoon…Ive made them for years and we will have them tonight with Chicken LoMein…delish ~

    • Kelly

      Thanks! I usually buy those prepackaged ones at the commissary, and they’re over $2.00 for a 6 pack! I think these will be way better!

  • Laura S.

    Can these be made ahead of time and reheated? (Or room temp?)

  • Annie

    Flash freeze on a cookie sheet. They wont stick together. After frozen, they can be bagged and frozen for later use. I have done this for years.

  • Lori

    I have been craving Chinese for along while now. So I decided to make a full dinner of take-out fake-outs tonight. This just made the list. I found a recipe for homemade wonton wrappers too so I don’t have to go to the store for anything. I am going to try baking them instead of frying them. Thank you again for another great DIY recipe.

  • Stephanie

    I just recently found this website, and want to say I love this recipe and also also enjoy the posts as well with twists on the original recipe because I enjoy having multiple uses out of on recipe.

    • Watson

      You are very sweet – thank you for the feedback 🙂

  • Patricia

    Cream cheese wontons – yum.

  • Josephine

    I’m so making these!!! :O I LOVE their cream cheese wantons! I bet it would be cheaper to make them yourself then to buy them. I am addicted to these so I need to make them.

  • theresa

    :O im drooling

  • trina

    do you know how this recipe would turn out if I substituted the wonton wrapper for rice paper wrappers for a gluten free option?

Copy Cat Recipe - Panda Express Cream Cheese Wonton (2024)

FAQs

What is Panda Express cream cheese Rangoon made of? ›

What Makes the Panda Express Cream Cheese Rangoon the Best? These crispy wonton apps are stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, scallions, and a dash of garlic powder. They make satisfying finger food for game day, or you can try dolling them up to make casual co*cktail appetizers.

Are cream cheese wontons the same as rangoons? ›

Wontons filled with cream cheese and imitation crab are named after the city – crab rangoons, whereas wontons just filled with cream cheese are often referred to as wontons – but they are used interchangeably. Wontons when not referred to as “cream cheese wontons” refer to dumplings like in my Wonton Soup.

What brand is cream cheese wontons? ›

PAGODA® Cream Cheese Wontons are the perfect combination of real cream cheese wrapped in a crispy wrapper. Add them to your favorite meal, or dip them in our tempting sweet chili sauce for the perfect snack.

Does Panda Express use real crab in crab rangoon? ›

I love Panda Express' Crab Rangoons and they're so easy to make! Oddly enough, they don't use crab or imitation crab in their original recipe. Feel free to add some though, it's delicious! My local Panda Express offers 3 for $2.35.

What are wonton wrappers made of? ›

Traditional Chinese wonton wrappers are made from wheat flour, eggs and water, and can be used to wrap around any number of fillings to be cooked in soups or fried. That's obviously a no-go for anyone eating gluten free.

Are cheese wontons and crab rangoon the same? ›

At most Chinese-American restaurants, you can find Crab Rangoons and they are a hugely popular item. Also known as Crab Puffs, Crab Pillows, and Cheese Wontons, these are essentially fried wontons stuffed with cream cheese and imitation crab (or sometimes real crab).

Can I use dumpling wrappers for rangoons? ›

What are crab rangoons? It's a mixture of seasoned crab meat (in my case, imitation crab), cream cheese, garlic and green onions that's wrapped up in dumpling or wonton wrappers, then fried to a beautiful golden brown.

Why is a crab rangoon called a crab rangoon? ›

The name "Crab Rangoon" is believed to be a nod to the traditional Burmese dish, "ohn-no khauk swe" or "ohn-no kaukswe," which is a soup made with noodles and chicken. "Rangoon" was the former name of Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma), where the dish is said to have originated.

Is there a difference between wonton wrappers and wonton skins? ›

So let's start with the basics. Wonton skins (also called wonton wrappers) are thin sheets of dough made from flour, egg and water. That's basically the same formula as Asian egg noodles, and not all that far off from Italian pasta.

What's the difference between Rangoon and wonton? ›

Wontons and crab Rangoon are, on the surface, similar dishes: They're both a form of dumpling (essentially, a dough pocket) stuffed with some kind of filling. However, crab Rangoon has a specific type of filling, while wontons have a little more wiggle room when it comes to what they're stuffed with.

What are Chinese cheese wontons made of? ›

Here is what you need from the store to make them.
  • Wonton Wrappers – You'll find these in the produce section of the grocery store.
  • Cream Cheese and Sugar – The filling is made with cream cheese and a touch of sugar.
  • Egg – You will need a simple egg wash to seal the wontons together.
  • Recipe Variations.
Mar 3, 2023

What does Rangoon mean in Chinese? ›

Although crab Rangoon can be found in almost all the Chinese restaurant in the United States, again, this dish has nothing to do with Chinese food. The word “Rangoon” in the name “crab Rangoon” is really an old name of Yangon, the largest in Myanmar.

Do people in China eat crab rangoon? ›

Not really, but it is influenced by traditional Chinese food. If you go to China and ask for an orange chicken, an egg roll, or a crab rangoon it's going to be very unlikely they will know what you're talking about.

Do Panda Express cream cheese rangoons have crab? ›

Panda Express Cream Cheese Rangoon may seem like a Chinese restaurant favorite, but it is actually not the crab (or Krab) wontons you're used to. In this version, the flavor is mostly made up of cream cheese and crispy delicious wontons.

Does Panda cream cheese Rangoons have crab? ›

Panda Express Cream Cheese Rangoon may seem like a Chinese restaurant favorite, but it is actually not the crab (or Krab) wontons you're used to. In this version, the flavor is mostly made up of cream cheese and crispy delicious wontons.

What is in Panda Express Rangoon? ›

It's a crispy, star-shaped appetizer that has a creamy filling made of cream cheese and chopped scallions. I decided to recreate these famous cream cheese rangoons from Panda Express. It's a tasty and bite-sized snack that you can easily serve to a big crowd.

What is Panda cheese made of? ›

Panda Cheddar Cheese blocks come in a 450 gm block size. Ingredients: Cheddar cheese, hard cheese, natural & vegetable fats, Emulsifying salts, Skimmed powder milk.

What kind of Rangoon does Panda Express have? ›

Cream Cheese Rangoon

Wonton wrappers filled with cream cheese and served with sweet and sour sauce.

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