Cheese Cookies with Lemon Zest

4 servings

40 minutes

Cheese cookies with lemon zest are a refined Italian dessert that combines rich cheesy flavor with a light citrus note of lemon. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean culinary traditions where the combination of salty and sweet ingredients is common. Delicate, crispy, with a hint of creamy texture, it pairs perfectly with a cup of aromatic coffee, strong tea, or even a glass of white wine. The wavy cut and golden crust make it not only tasty but also appealing. Nuts, poppy seeds, and cumin add a special zest to the cookies, making them a versatile snack for both morning breakfasts and evening gatherings with friends. Italian cuisine is famous for its contrasting flavors, and this cookie is a vivid example.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 918.5
• Proteins: 26.6g
• Fats: 80.1g
• Carbohydrates: 24.3g

Ingredients

• Cheese: 250 g
• Margarine: 250 g
• Lemon: 0.3 pc
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 7 tbsp
• Lemon zest: to taste
• Soda: pinch
• Poppy: 2 tbsp
• Caraway: 2 tbsp
• Egg yolk: 1 pc
• Nuts: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Grate the cheese, mix it with margarine until smooth, add one egg, crushed lemon zest, and baking soda, mix thoroughly, then add flour and knead the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 250 g
   • Margarine: 250 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Lemon zest:  to taste
   • Soda:  pinch
   • Wheat flour: 7 tablespoons

2. Roll out the dough, cut it into sticks, squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, or circles as you like. Brush the surface with egg yolk and sprinkle with nuts, cumin, or poppy seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 1 piece
   • Nuts: 2 tablespoons
   • Caraway: 2 tablespoons
   • Poppy: 2 tablespoons

3. Bake until golden at 210 degrees.

4. Serve with tea, coffee, or beer.