Goat Cheese Croquettes With Spiced Membrillo
Goat Cheese Croquettes With Spiced Membrillo is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Pulse membrillo, vinegar, Aleppo-style pepper, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPulse membrillo, vinegar, Aleppo-style pepper, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
Transfer to a small bowl.
Using floured hands, form a heaping tablespoonful of goat cheese into a 1 1/2"-long log.
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining cheese to make 15 more logs.
Chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
Pulse panko in a food processor until very finely ground; transfer to a shallow bowl.
Whisk eggs and 1 Tbsp. cold water in a second shallow bowl.
Place remaining 1 cup flour in a third shallow bowl.
Dredge a log of goat cheese in flour, shaking off excess.
Dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl, then coat in panko, pressing to adhere.
Repeat process to create a second coating.
Transfer to a baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining logs of goat cheese.
Chill croquettes in freezer until firm but not frozen solid, about 15 minutes.
Pour oil into a large heavy pot to come 2" up sides.
Fit pot with thermometer and heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F.
Working in several batches to avoid crowding the pan, fry croquettes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.
Transfer to paper towels to drain; season with salt.
Serve croquettes with spiced membrillo.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.