Crispy fried squash blossoms filled with creamy herb and lemon ricotta cheese. Served with a fresh sweet Heirloom tomato sauce. This simple and stunning appetizer will leave your guests asking for more!

Jessica Gavin
I'm Jessica Gavin, a certified culinary scientist and I like to make simple family friendly recipes while sharing knowledge of food science.
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1HR 5MINS
Total Time
$3.69
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Fried Squash Blossoms

16
Squash Blossoms
pistil carefully removed from the center

1/2 cup
Cake Flour

1 Tbsp
Baking Powder

1 cup
Soda Water
I used Pellegrino

as needed
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Ricotta Filling

1 cup
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese

1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Heirloom Tomato Sauce

1/3 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, divided

4 Tbsp
Finely Chopped Onions

1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
588
Fat
29.6 g
Protein
22.4 g
Carbs
66.3 g