BEER BATTERED SQUASH BLOSSOMS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND GARLIC

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Beer Battered Squash Blossoms With Goat Cheese and Garlic image

Didn't get the chance to try this this season, but will be doing so next year. It sounds intriguing.

Provided by Cecily Parsley

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

cloves from one head roasted garlic, mashed
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces goat cheese (Chevre)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/3 cups bottled dark beer (341 ml bottle)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra
2 tablespoons melted butter
salt and pepper
16 zucchini or 16 other squash blossoms, pistils removed if desired
vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • To make the filling:
  • Combine garlic, olive oil, goat cheese and thyme in a small bowl. Mix until smooth, and season with salt and pepper.
  • For the blossoms:
  • In a bowl, whisk together beer and egg. Whisk in 1 cup of the flour and continue adding extra flour, 1 tablesppon at a time, until mixture has the consistency of thin pancake batter, Whisk in butter and season to taste with salt, pepper. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a deep heavy pot fitted with with a deep-frying thermometer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375°. Stuff each blossom with a few tablespoons of the goat cheese mixture, and press petals closed.
  • Working quickly, in small batches, dip filled blossoms into batter, coating each completely; and fry, turning once, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Use slotted spoon to transfer blossoms onto paper towels to drain. Make sure the oil returns to 375° before adding each new batch of blossoms.
  • Sprinkle fried blossoms with salt and serve immediately.

Mr Salman Malik
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These squash blossoms are a delicious and easy way to enjoy this seasonal vegetable. I love the crispy batter and the creamy goat cheese filling. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kyran Luxton
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook squash blossoms. This recipe is a great addition to my collection. The beer batter and goat cheese filling are a perfect combination.


Nepal Arbaj
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These squash blossoms are a great way to impress your guests. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to be a hit at your next party.


irfan ali riaz ahamad
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in these squash blossoms. The crispy batter, the creamy goat cheese filling, and the fresh herbs are all perfect together.


Sami Mughal
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These squash blossoms are a great way to use up extra squash blossoms from your garden. They're also a fun and easy way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Alvan Kimani
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The squash blossoms are always perfectly crispy and the goat cheese filling is creamy and flavorful. I love serving these as an appetizer or main course.


Adriana Mensah
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I made these squash blossoms for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


anni abbad
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These are the best squash blossoms I've ever had! The beer batter is light and fluffy, and the goat cheese filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Vanessa Mcmann
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved these squash blossoms. The goat cheese filling was mild and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the crispy batter.


Colin
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These squash blossoms are the perfect finger food. They're crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. I love dipping them in marinara sauce or ranch dressing.


Zodwa Mphahlele
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. These beer-battered squash blossoms are a great addition to my repertoire. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


David Cancer
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The squash blossoms are always perfectly crispy and the goat cheese filling is creamy and flavorful. I love serving these as an appetizer or main course.


Mohemed Asfak
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The goat cheese and garlic filling is the perfect savory complement to the crispy batter.


Ramesh Dangi
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I made these squash blossoms for a special dinner party and they were a showstopper! Everyone raved about them. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abdurahim Mct
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I'm not usually a fan of squash blossoms, but these were amazing! The beer batter was light and fluffy, and the goat cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. I could have eaten a dozen of these.


Omr Samer
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These beer-battered squash blossoms were a hit at my last party! The goat cheese and garlic filling was a perfect complement to the crispy batter. I'll definitely be making these again.