These Vegan Cream Cheese Puffs are rich and creamy, with a crispy exterior. They're quick and easy to make and really additive!
Many moons ago, before I was a vegan and could eat gluten, I would load up on cream cheese wontons at the all you can eat buffet at a local Chinese restaurant. It was a treat because the brunch outing was reserved for special occasions.
Going vegan was a no-brainer for me, and I don't miss anything that I gave up. When I gave up gluten that was another story. It was not a choice, and there are textures that I miss that are hard to recreate.
Last night those yummy cream cheese puffs popped into my brain. I loved the contrasting textures from the crispiness of the wonton wrapper with the creaminess of the cream cheese.
After some experimenting in my kitchen, I came up with these Vegan Cream Cheese Puffs that are both vegan and gluten free. They will not only become your new go-to comfort food, they will also satisfy the mouthfeel you are searching for.
They are crispy on the outside, and creamy on the inside. The vegan cream cheese becomes ooey-gooey when cooked, and the brown rice paper wrappers get crispy in places.
These rich vegan cream cheese wontons couldn't be any easier. They are made with only two ingredients and take minutes to make. It's waiting for them to cook that's the hard part!
I have made these many times when I am craving comfort food. They are extremely addictive. They are a perfect weeknight treat because they are so easy to make. Serve them as an appetizer and watch them disappear!
Instructions
- Heat water so that it's warm to the touch. Cut rice paper into ¼s. Dip one wrapper at a time into warm water to make it pliable.
- Place a tablespoonful of vegan cream cheese in the middle of rice paper and fold over sides to seal.
- Bake or fry until crispy.
Tips
- Use cold cream cheese that's solid so that it's easier to work with. I prefer Tofutti cream cheese because of its solid consistency. Some vegan cream brands are downright liquidy.
- If you are having problems with the rice paper sticking to itself, rewet it or wet your fingers to smooth it out.
- Fold the edges of the rice paper onto itself so that the vegan cream cheese doesn't ooze out when you are baking or frying them.
- Let cream cheese puffs sit for a few minutes after they are done so that you don't burn your tongue.
Other Easy Vegan Appetizers
Recipe
These two ingredient vegan cream cheese puffs will have you coming back for more. Just make sure you let them cool before diving in.
This Vegan Cream Cheese Puffs recipe was originally published on December 5, 2014. I've added photos, more text, and a video.
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Vegan Cream Cheese Puffs
Ingredients
- 2 brown rice spring roll wrappers (or white spring roll wrappers)
- 8 teaspoons vegan cream cheese - I used Tofutti
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (if frying)
Instructions
- If baking, preheat oven to 400° .
- Heat water on stovetop or in microwave until hot to the touch.
- Carefully cut brown rice spring roll wrappers into fourths. If you have kitchen shears, this would be the time to get them out, as the wrappers crack easily.
- Dip one spring roll wrapper into the water until pliable. Spread out on a plate.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon of vegan cream cheese onto spring roll wrapper and fold so that all the vegan cream cheese is covered otherwise it will be a cheesy mess. Repeat with the rest of spring roll wrappers.
- If Baking: Spray a parchment lined baking sheet with coconut oil spray. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes, then flip and bake the other side for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.* If Frying: Fry in sesame oil until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side.
- Let sit a few minutes - they are extremely hot!
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Barbara says
Willow, so sorry to hear about your ankle, your recipes are worth waiting for. In the meantime Tess, I was really distressed when my beloved Tofutti was removed from our local market and can’t find it anywhere now. So I tried Kite Hill Chive Cream Cheese and it’s the closest thing I’ve found to replace Tofutti. Can’t wait to make these yummy crispy treats.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Barbara! Actually I broke my ankle about 5 years ago, so I am still creating new recipes! I agree with you about Kite Hill. I only just recently tried the brand and I love it. Now I need to try the chive flavor.
Amy says
These are SO GOOD!! I had extra sauce from your Ginger Walnut wraps and dunked these in it.... oh heart be still! Thank you for adding another easy recipe to my happy vegan life.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Amy, I'm so glad you found another recipe you enjoyed!
Cynthia says
Oh yum! Simple, yet rich and delicious! I love how the spring roll wrappers crisp up when baked.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Cynthia!
Tess says
These look so amazing. Will you invent a cream cheese recipe now that they have taken tofutti cream cheese off the market?
Willow Moon says
I will be working on eventually. I recently broke my ankle, so I can't create recipes and take photos for awhile. They still sell Tofutti in all the grocery stores I go to.