Description
Crispy crab rangoon cups bring Asian-inspired appetizer magic straight to your table. Creamy, cheesy filling nestled in golden wonton wrappers creates an irresistible bite that you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) crab meat (fresh or canned)
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Garnish:
- 1 clove minced garlic (or a few dashes of granulated garlic)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 30 mini phyllo cups
- Duck sauce for serving
- Chinese hot mustard for serving
Instructions
- Assemble the flavor-packed filling by blending velvety cream cheese with zesty mayonnaise, aromatic garlic, and delicate green onions, creating a smooth, harmonious base.
- Incorporate the delicate crab meat into the cream mixture, gently folding to preserve its tender texture and ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Prepare the miniature phyllo shells by arranging them on a clean baking sheet, ready to cradle the luxurious crab mixture.
- Delicately spoon the creamy crab filling into each crisp phyllo cup, taking care not to overfill and maintain a neat, appetizing appearance.
- Transfer the loaded phyllo cups into a preheated oven set at 400°F, allowing them to transform into golden, crispy delicacies with a perfectly warmed interior.
- Bake for approximately 7 minutes, watching for a light golden-brown hue that signals the perfect level of crispness and heat.
- Immediately plate the hot rangoon cups, accompanied by tangy duck sauce and fiery Chinese hot mustard, inviting guests to savor these irresistible bite-sized treats.
Notes
- Crafting these delightful appetizers requires minimal kitchen skills and delivers maximum flavor impact.
- Phyllo cups transform traditional crab rangoon into bite-sized party pleasers that guests can’t resist.
- Prepping ingredients ahead makes assembly lightning-fast, perfect for spontaneous gatherings or last-minute entertaining needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg