FOOD + ENTERTAINING
PAN SAUTÉED GOAT CHEESE CAKE TOPPED WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES
Makes 8 appetizers
Blistered tomatoes :
1 pint grape tomatoes 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper , to taste
Goat cheese cakes :
8 ounces fresh chevre 2 eggs , beaten with 1 tablespoon water 1½ cups panko bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 200 degrees .
Place grape tomatoes in baking pan . Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil , salt and pepper to taste .
Bake in 200 degree oven for six hours . Remove and let cool .
Make one ounce balls with chevre . Dip in egg wash and panko bread crumbs .
Flatten and place in a pan coated with olive oil . Sauté until lightly browned .
To assemble , place blistered tomatoes on a small plate . Top with a goat cheese cake and drizzle with basil purée .
Basil purée :
1½ cups ( packed ) basil leaves ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic Sea salt , to taste
Place fresh basil leaves in blender with extra virgin olive oil , garlic clove and sea salt to taste . Purée until smooth . Set aside .
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