Name: Frico Cups with Herbed Goat Cheese
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 1 cup finely shredded fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano (3 oz); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 4 oz soft mild goat cheese (1/3 cup) at room temperature; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; Garnish: tiny mesclun leaves such as baby romaine, arugula, and red mustard; a flexible heatproof plastic spatula; a mini-muffin pan with 12 (1 3/4-inch) cups; a pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch plain tip (optional)

It's very important to use freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano — preferably shredded with a Microplane — for these parmesan crisps (called frico). The consistency and volume of pregrated cheese is quite different and can result in cups that are heavy and chewy.

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 40 min