Baked Ricotta Squash Blossom with Squash Attached
This gourmet recipe features delicate squash blossoms stuffed with creamy ricotta cheese and baked to perfection, served with the tender squash for a unique and elegant dish.
Ingredients
- 10 squash blooms with squash attached
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ package of your choice of Signature Blend micro herbs
- ½ tbsp pesto
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ clove garlic micro planed
- ½ lemon zested and juice reserved
- Olive oil to finish
- Chives to tie closed stuffed blossom
Directions
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 blooms
Source: Culinary Vegetable Institute at The Chef’s Garden
- Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Pipe into blooms and tie off with a wilted chive.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes until cooked.
- Transfer to platter and finish with lemon juice and olive oil.
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