Cookies with cheese
4 servings
15 minutes
Cheese cookies are a fragrant and delicate treat with a crispy crust and rich cheese flavor. In Jewish cuisine, baked goods play a special role, uniting traditions and family values. This cookie is a magnificent combination of butter, two types of cheese, and airy dough that literally melts in your mouth. Its fragile texture makes it an ideal complement to morning coffee or a glass of wine. It can be served as a standalone snack or as an appetizer to main dishes. The ease of preparation and minimal ingredients make this recipe an excellent choice for home baking when you want something simple yet exquisite. The warm, slightly cooled cookie reveals the depth of the cheese flavor, while the salty note emphasizes its refined character.
1
Mix the sifted flour with cheese, make a well in the center, add diced butter, an egg, and a pinch of salt. Knead the dough. Form a ball from the dough, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 50 g
- Butter: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: pinch
- Emmental cheese: 50 g
2
Roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of at least 0.5 cm. Cut out circles with molds. I got 16 pieces.
3
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15 minutes.
4
Cool slightly and serve.