Parmesan Herbed Shortbread

Name: Thermomix recipe: Parmesan Herbed Shortbread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 40 Grams parmesan cheese cubed; 2 lemons zest, finely grated; a few fresh sage leaves (or see note in the intro); 170 Grams light rye flour; 110 Grams butter cubed; pink salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 1 egg yolks; 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Extra salt or grated parmesan for garnish

Makes 20 Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Rated: Print

It all about the cheese in the end…please buy a great Australian Parmesan for this recipe and you won’t be sorry…seriously delish…A great little nibble, a bit impressive if you are having guests and if you don’t have sage growing in the garden, use any herb of choice….rosemary would be fantastic, as would parsley or thyme. Of course the little sprinkle of flaky salt on the top knocks them over the edge to divine, but be careful not to be too heavy handed…you just want a little surprise every now and again, not a full on mouthful of salt. You could also freeze these unbaked, wrapped in baking paper, thaw slightly before cutting and then proceed as directed, though baking time may need to be increased a tad!

Ideal for entertaining, they pair beautifully with a glass of wine or a chilled cocktail, and make a classy addition to any cheeseboard or grazing platter. You can also crumble them over a bowl of creamy soup or a fresh salad for a delicious crunch. Whether you're hosting guests or just treating yourself, these little bites of savoury goodness are sure to impress.

Need

40 Grams parmesan cheese cubed
2 lemons zest, finely grated
a few fresh sage leaves (or see note in the intro)
170 Grams light rye flour BUY
110 Grams butter cubed BUY
pink salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper to taste BUY
1 egg yolks
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Extra salt or grated parmesan for garnish

Do

1: Place parmesan, lemon zest and sage into Thermomix bowl and mill 10 sec/speed 8.
2: Add remaining ingredients except garnish salt and blend 10 sec/speed 6.
3: Tip out onto floured Silpat mat and roll into a long sausage shape. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
4: Preheat oven to 190ºC and line a tray with baking paper.
5: Slice rounds and place on tray. Sprinkle with salt or parmesan, and bake 15-18 minutes until golden around the edges. Sesame seeds also work well on top of the biscuits, press them into the dough slightly so they stick.

Serve with a cheese platter, or on a savoury antipasto plate.

Served with

Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.

Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!