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Pizza Wonton Cups

Pizza Wonton Cups are a delicious appetizer that put a tasty twist on classic pepperoni pizza. Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and pepperoni are layered in crispy wonton cups for a delicious pizza variation.

pizza wonton cups on a white plate

Pizza in any form is great, which is why these crispy little cups make such great snacks for parties and get-togethers. The wonton crust is the thinnest, crispiest pizza crust you’ll ever make, and the classic pepperoni pizza flavors work so well with them.

single pizza wonton cups held in a woman's hand

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It only takes a few simple ingredients to make.
  • It’s a super easy recipe that anyone can make.
  • It features the classic pepperoni pizza flavors that we all love.

🛒Ingredients

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You’ll only need five ingredients to make these little pizza cups, and you’ll find them all easily at your local grocery store. See the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact amounts.

  • Wonton wraps
  • Pizza sauce
  • Pepperoni slices
  • Shredded cheese
  • Miniature pepperoni

🔪 How to Make Pizza Wonton Cups

Making these little bits is an absolute breeze. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time!

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then, spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.

dough pressed into a muffin cup

Step 2: Bake the Wonton Crust

Place two wonton wrappers in each muffin tin. Rotate the second wrapper so the corners make an eight-sided star. Bake for 5 minutes until the corners are golden brown.

Step 3: Make the Pepperoni Pizza Sauce

Cut the pepperoni slices in half, then mix them with pizza sauce in a bowl.

filled wonton cups on a baking sheet

Step 4: Fill the Wonton Cups

Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pepperoni sauce mixture into each wonton cup. Then, top with a generous pinch of shredded cheese and top with 3 to 4 miniature pepperoni.

Step 5: Bake

Place the filled pizza wonton cups back into the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • Cheese – Use your favorite cheese. Some great options are mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey jack, and Colby jack.
  • Mini Pepperoni – Use chopped Canadian bacon or cooked sausage instead.

If these pizza wonton cups are your cup of tea, then check out these pepperoni pizza pinwheels.

seven pizza wonton cups on a white cake stand

🥄 Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Nonstick spray

🥫 Storage

Store these in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to a month in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

💭 Tips

  • Remove the wontons as soon as the corners begin to turn golden brown. They’ll be baked again after you add the pizza filling.
  • Don’t overfill your wonton cups. You want them to cook relatively quickly so the wontons don’t burn.
  • Be sure to thoroughly coat the muffin tin with nonstick spray unless you want to eat your cups out of the tin!

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What are wonton pizza cups?

They’re appetizers that combine a crust of wonton wrappers with classic pepperoni pizza ingredients.

Why did my wonton wrappers burn?

You probably cooked them too long the first time around. If you cook them too long initially, they’ll get too dark by the time the cheese is melted the second time around.

What’s the difference between wonton wrappers and egg roll wrappers?

The only difference is their size. They’re both made with exactly the same dough.

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🧾Recipe Card

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