Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Ricotta Cheese | 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim | 174 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Goat Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 103 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Shallot | 1 tbsp minced (10g) | 7 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Tarragon | 1 tsp dried (0.5g) | 2 |
| Chives | 1 tbsp (3g) | 1 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 11 ounces goat cheese , room temperature
- 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin brand cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces ricotta cheese , room temperature
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
- 1 cup flour , for dredging
- 3 eggs , beaten lightly to make an egg wash
- About 1 cup bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, Boursin and ricotta cheese. Set aside.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the garlic, shallot, chives, thyme, basil and tarragon.
Cook just until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Fold herbs into cheese mixture.
Cover and refrigerate until mixture is firm, at least 30 minutes.
When cheese mixture is firm, divide it into 8 equal portions and form each portion into a cake about ¾-inch thick.
Dredge each cake in flour, then shake off excess flour.
Dip each cake in egg wash, then into breadcrumbs, covering well on both sides. Set on a wire rack.
Heat oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Gently add cheese cakes and fry until golden on both sides, 1–2 minutes per side.
Drain on a wire rack.