How to Make Dessert Dumplings | Potluck Video

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar adds moisture.

fruit filling

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit is healthier, while canned fruit is often more affordable.

Trim off both ends of the banana.

Slice the banana into thicker pieces, about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick.

Spoon Nutella into a bowl.

Have square dumpling wrappers and a bowl of water ready.

Dab three sides of the dumpling wrapper to moisten the edges.

Grab a slice of banana and about a teaspoon of Nutella.

Fold the dumpling wrapper in half and squeeze the banana to stuff it inside.

Ensure the edges are clean and sealed.

Dab one flat end of the dumpling into the water to act as adhesive.

Heat a frying pan and drizzle a little oil onto the bottom, using either olive oil or canola oil.

Spread the oil around the frying pan until it moves smoothly.

Place the dumplings in the frying pan and let them pan sear until light toasty brown, about 1 minute on medium heat.

Check the bottom of the dumplings for toasty brown color.

Drizzle a bit of water on top of the dumplings and cover with a lid.

Steam the dumplings for about 2 to 3 minutes, checking occasionally for enough water.

Check the tops of the wrappers; they should be more translucent than opaque.

Check the bottom for crispiness, then flip the dumplings upside down to show the crispy side.

Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the dumplings.

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