Pesto Cheese Crackers
These Pesto Cheese Crackers are a delightful blend of savory Parmesan cheese and aromatic pesto, with a buttery, crisp texture. The garlic powder adds a bit of depth to the flavor, while the egg wash gives the crackers a beautiful golden finish. These crackers are perfect for snacking, serving with your favorite dips, or adding to a cheese board.
Preparation Time:
30 min
Difficulty:
Novice
Ingredients:
- 200g of all-purpose flour
- 100g of grated parmesan cheese
- 75g of unsalted butter
- 50g of pesto
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- rolling pin
- knife
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the pesto and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use a knife to cut the dough into desired cracker shapes.
- Transfer the crackers to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool before serving.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 540kcal
- Carbs: 60g
- Proteins: 15g
- Fats: 45g
Recommended Ingredients and Tools
To make this recipe, you can find these ingredients and tools available:
- All-purpose flour
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Unsalted butter
- Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Egg
- Salt
- Garlic powder
Tools
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Knife