Raisin-Walnut Wontons W/ Cheese & Honey-Mustard Sauce

Sharon123's Note:

The perfect party treat! Recipe adapted from William Fleming, Cleveland, OH; Honorable Mention - Appetizers/Snacks; Coast-to-Coast Recipe Contest put on by the Californian Raisin Marketing Board.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 20 wontons

Dipping Sauce

• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Wontons

• ½ cup california raisins
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 5 ounces fresh chevre goat cheese
• 20 -25 prepared wonton wrappers
• olive oil , for frying

Directions:

1. For dipping sauce,\:.
2. Whisk mustard, honey, vinegar and parsley together in small bowl. Turn into serving bowl, cover and set aside in refrigerator.
3. In a bowl, mix raisins, walnuts and cheese together well. Arrange several wonton wrappers on lightly floured work surface and spoon a heaping teaspoon of raisin mixture in center of each. Dampen edges of wontons with a bit of water and fold diagonally, corner to corner, over filling. Carefully and firmly seal edges together. Repeat for remaining filling and wontons.
4. Heat 2 inches of olive oil in deep fryer or wok over medium heat to 320*F. Fry prepared wontons in batches of 4 or 5 until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Arrange on serving tray and serve immediately with sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

GREAT, GREAT KEEPER OF A RECIPE! Making this wonderful tasting addition to my finger food counter was an enjoyable experience, as was eating them! This dipping sauce is so tasty, & when I make it another time I'll be doubling that part of the recipe! Thanks for sharing it! [Tagged, made & reviewed as a recipenap in the Vegetarian/Vegan Recipe Swap 16]