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Saffron Tempura Squash Blossoms with Goat Cheese and Manchego

The Classic Catering People
Saffron Tempura Squash Blossoms
Saffron Tempura Squash Blossoms with Goat Cheese and Manchego (Photo courtesy The Classic Catering People)
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This simple-to-prepare recipe is the perfect antidote to warm weather appetites.

Saffron Tempura Squash Blossoms

Saffron Tempura Squash Blossoms with Goat Cheese and Manchego

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Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 12 squash blossoms
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese grated
  • 1 cup goat cheese (crumbles)
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan grated
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbs. baking powder
  • 2 cups soda water
  • 1 tbs. saffron
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • For filling, mix Manchego cheese, goat cheese, Parmesan and cheese cream until smooth.
  • To make tempura batter, mix rice flour, corn starch, egg, baking powder, soda water and saffron until smooth.
  • Pipe filling into 12 squash blossoms and batter.
  • Fry until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).

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