Crispy fried squash blossoms stuffed with goat cheese
12 male zucchini blossoms, stamens removed
5 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 T heavy cream
1/4 t salt
1/2 C all purpose flour
3/4 C Pilsner beer or club soda
Sea salt for serving
Remove stamens from squash blossoms and rinse under cold water
Divide the goat cheese into 12 small sections and roll into balls
Place the goat cheese in the base of the flower and twist the top to keep it in place
Mix the salt and flour together, add the beer and stir until almost smooth
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large pot until a deep fry thermometer reads 350 degrees
Dredge the blossoms in the batter, gently shaking off the excess and place in in the oil without crowding the pan
Let cook for about a minute or so, then flip and let the other side cook, 2 or 3 minutes total
Transfer to paper towels to drain
Sprinkle with sea salt