Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Salt
• 1/3 cup (3 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 scallion, white part only, finely chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 zucchini blossoms (see Cooks Note), stamens removed
• Vegetable oil, for frying

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water, and 3/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
2. Set the batter aside.
3. In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, basil, and scallion.
4. Mix until smooth.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
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 350F.
10. (If you dont have a thermometer, toss in a cube of bread; it will brown in about 3 minutes and, when it does, the oil is ready.)
11. Dip the stuffed zucchini blossoms in the batter and allow any excess to drip off.
12. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
13. Drain the cooked blossoms on paper towels.
14. Season with salt and serve warm.

flour, sparkling water, salt, goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, fresh basil, scallion, freshly ground black pepper, zucchini, vegetable oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fried-cheese-stuffed-zucchini-blossoms-386841 (may not work)