Cheese Basil Puffs (Cheese Basil Dumplings)

Good day darlings! How's your weekend?  I have been so lazy this weekend  because it's been super hot here now we've got to turn the air conditioning on 24/7.  The only productive thing I have done I think is this recipe.  I love cheese.  I think I have told you that one too many times already, but who does not love cheese?  I've never met a person who does not love it or even like it? So, for us cheese lovers, here's any easy recipe you can do at home for snack.
Cheese Basil Puffs  (Cheese Basil Dumplings)



For this recipe, we will need the following:
1.  Dumpling wrappers
2.  Fresh basil leaves
3.  Cheese of your choice
Cheese Basil Puffs  (Cheese Basil Dumplings)
Let's start, shall we?  Get some fresh basil leaves.  You can buy this at the supermarket or plant your own.  It's super easy to grow and if you're like me who loves tomato-based dishes, pasta, and anything with tomatoes and cheese, having a basil plant is a must.  Wash your leaves and air dry them.  While they're drying, cut you cheese into one-inch cubes.  I'm using regular cheese here in the Philippines but you can definitely use mozarella.
Cheese Basil Puffs  (Cheese Basil Dumplings)
Next, get a piece of dumpling wrapper.  Place a leaf of basil then top with your cubed cheese.  This is how it should look like ;)
Cheese Basil Puffs  (Cheese Basil Dumplings)
Next, bring all sides to the center, pinch, and then twist.  Dumpling wrappers are pretty thick and a bit pliable so don't worry about tearing the wrapper.
Cheese Basil Puffs  (Cheese Basil Dumplings)
Repeat the steps until you've wrapped all basil and cheese.  This is how they looked like after I've wrapped them all.
Cheese Basil Puffs  (Cheese Basil Dumplings)
In a pan, heat oil, about an inch deep, then place your "dumplings."  Fry until the wrapper is golden brown.  Place it in a container lined with paper towel to drain any excess oil.
Cheese Basil Puffs  (Cheese Basil Dumplings)
Let it cool down for a bit and then serve.  Love the crunchiness of the dumpling wrapper and that gooey melted cheese!  You can serve this with mayo or ketchup.
ATTENTION:  Don't be too excited eating this!  You will definitely burn your mouth.  Don't do what I did and ate a piece too hot :( 
Cheese Basil Puffs  (Cheese Basil Dumplings)
Hope you enjoy today's recipe!
Good luck!
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36 comments:

  1. This is much better than cheese sticks--the cheese doesn't come oozing out while cooking. Though I'd make do without the basil since, you know, I don't eat any greens. Maybe use ham or slices of sausages instead? That would be really yummy. :D

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    1. yup, this recipe is super flexible. leftover chicken would be perfect too! :)

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  2. I can never perfect sealing those dumpling wrappers the way you do. The combination of cheese and basil plus the crunchiness of the wrapper is mouthwatering :)

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    1. make sure the dumpling wrapper is not frozen. pag frozen mejo madaling mapunit kasi ;)

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  3. Gosh this made my mouth water! I can imagine how the crunchy wrapper and melted cheese taste together.. Making this as soon as I recover from my flu! I loooove cheese hahaha :D

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  4. Looks like cheese sticks but this one's a creative alternative. And so true that it can burn your mouth on your first bite! :)

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    1. truelala! thanks for stopping by sis! :)

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  5. This looks so easy and doable (even for a beginner cook like me). I love how it's a blend of Asian dumping skins and some all-American cheese.

    Brittney

    Another Beautiful Thing

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  6. I will try this with mozzarella!! And this is perfect for the beau to snack on coz he looooves cheese to death (quite possibly more than he loves me hehe). I haven't tried twisting dumpling wrappers as I've only used them for pinsit. But if they don't twist properly, might have to use beaten eggs as a glue.

    Thanks for this!!

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    1. oooh.mozzarella! made me wish i had those on hand while making this recipe. they stay shape once twisted just make sure the dumpling wrappers are thawed properly ;)

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  7. Wow, sis! Lumelevel-up ang cooking and photography skills, ha! Hehe :) BTW, I super love cheese too! But I do know some people who hate it even if they're not lactose intolerant; they're missing a lot. Haha! :P

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    1. hehe.nde naman sis :) practice practice lang ;) thank you!

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  8. Wow, amazing recipe, I have never tried cheese with basil, must try this combo!

    http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/

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  9. aaaa look so yumy!

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  10. These look like the perfect appetizer!

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  11. Oh this looks delicious! I really want a taste of it! I might need to try it out soon! :)

    xxx

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  12. oh my gosh ate your posts makes me want to go over your house. Seems like i'll never be hungry hahaha ganda ng mga pinopost mo ate madali at simple lang gawin :">

    yanibonifacio.blogspot.com

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  13. Wow! This looks great and yummy! :) I promise to try doing this this weekend. It seems easy. :)) Btw, I'm from Batangas. How about you? :)

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
    www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com

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  14. Waah you made me hungry! I love anything with cheese, I will try this. It's my first time to see this recipe :)

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  15. I must try this delicious recipe ! Yummy <3

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  16. Wow! These sound amazing. I love basil in anything so I'm sure going to try these. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
    Glenna @ My Paper Craze

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