We have become a regulars at Cowgirl Creamery, a local cheese shop here in Washington, DC. To say the word "love" would be an understatement. We adore that place—and the staff is friendly and helpful. Their "Fromage Blanc" is a beautiful cow's milk cheese that we have become enamored with. It is not an Italian ricotta cheese, nor is it an American cream cheese—however—the texture is a marriage of both. It is tangy, creamy, and versatile. This, in itself, would be a delicious wonton filling.
Speaking of wontons, this is what we experimented again with tonight. Wonton wrappers are blank canvases. They can hold anything. We mixed our beloved Fromage Blanc with wilted spinach, sea salt, and caramelized onions.
Baked wontons are just as crispy as fried wontons. This is great for all you calorie-counters out there, and there is no messy frying oil. Your stuffed creation is bite-size, crispy, and a fun change-of-pace from your normal dinner. Just pre-heat your oven to 350F and bake your wontons for 15 minutes. If you make your filling the night before, dinner can be virtually effortless and ready in less than 30 minutes.
On a personal note, standing at your kitchen counter while stuffing (and folding) wontons is a very calming action. After an extremely busy day at the office, this was a surprising way to relax. I was exhausted when I arrived home and nearly ordered take-out. I'm glad that we didn't. I was even more glad when I bit into that warm, crunchy wonton. What's our next wonton filling? Literally—food for thought.
Yummy. The kitchen is always a great place to relax. Keep cooking (and writing)!
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