Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Recipe

Name: Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup sparkling water; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 1/3 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons heavy cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 green onion, finely chopped; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 zucchini blossoms* see Cook's Note; Vegetable oil, for frying; Serving Suggestion: serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette; Cook's Note: Zucchini blossoms can be found at farmer's markets and specialty grocery stores. As an alternative, try using baby bell peppers. Cut off the tops and remove the seeds. Fill with the ch…

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sparkling water
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/3 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) cream cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 green onion, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
8 zucchini blossoms* see Cook's Note
Vegetable oil, for frying
Serving Suggestion: serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette
Cook's Note: Zucchini blossoms can be found at farmer's markets and specialty grocery stores. As an alternative, try using baby bell peppers. Cut off the tops and remove the seeds. Fill with the cheese mixture and dip the cut end in flour before dipping in the batter.

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water and salt until smooth.
2
Set aside.
3
In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, basil, and green onion.
4
Mix until smooth.
5
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Spoon 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons filling into each blossom.
7
Close the blossoms and gently twist the petals to seal.
8
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way.
9
Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 1 minute.)
10
Dip the stuffed zucchini blossoms in the batter and allow any excess batter to drip off.
11
Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
12
Allow the cooked blossoms to drain on paper towels.
13
Season with salt and serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette.

226

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup sparkling water, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning, 1/3 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

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