Grilled Peaches, Goat Cheese Croquettes and lavender honey

By á-172

Ingredients

• 3 white or yellow peaches, halved and pitted
• Olive oil
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups goat cheese
• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tsp. minced fresh chives
• 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
• 1 cup flour
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 cup lavender honey or plain honey

Preparation

Step 1

Brush peach halves with oil and place on hot grill until grill marks appear, about 5 minutes. Cool, then cut in half again.

2. In a small saucepan, heat cream and vinegar over low heat until warm. In electric mixer, beat together goat cheese and next 3 ingredients. Slowly add cream mixture until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Chill mixture, and then, using a melon baller, scoop out cheese onto parchment-lined sheet pans. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.

4. Dip balls in flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs. Repeat. Fry in 375 oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with peaches and honey.