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Homemade Dill Cheese Crackers

Homemade Dill Cheese Crackers


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  • Author: Dianna Muscari
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 30-40 Crackers 1x

Description

If you really want to impress with your next cheese board, make your own buttery dill crackers with rich aged Havarti cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, diced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (2.5g)
  • 1/2 cup Aged Havarti Cheese (or aged Gruyère), finely grated (60g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill)
  • 34 tablespoons heavy cream or half & half, cold (45-60ml)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

  • In the bowl of a food processor or blender, pulse together the grated cheese, diced cold butter, all-purpose flour, salt, onion powder, and dill.
  • Add the cold heavy cream or half & half, one tablespoon at a time, and pulse a few more times until the mixture begins to form a ball or looks like clumpy, wet sand.

2. Shape and Chill the Dough:

  • Turn the mixture out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and pat it into a disk shape.
  • Optionally, you can roll the dough out to your desired thickness at this point by covering it with a second sheet of plastic wrap before rolling.
  • Wrap the dough well and refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight to firm up.

3. Preheat the Oven:

  • When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.

4. Roll and Cut the Dough:

  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator. If you haven’t rolled it out already, roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness (or thinner if desired).
  • Use a cookie cutter or pizza cutter to cut out or slice the dough into your desired shapes.
  • Place the cut shapes onto the prepared baking pan. Prick the tops of each cracker a few times with the tines of a fork to prevent puffing during baking.

5. Bake the Crackers:

  • Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops begin to turn a light golden brown.
  • Remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking pan before serving.

Notes

  • Cheese: Aged Havarti Cheese has a nutty, creamy flavor that pairs perfectly with dill. If you can’t find it, any sharp, aged cheese like sharp cheddar or Gruyère can be used as a substitute.
  • Dill: Fresh dill provides a more vibrant flavor, but dried dill works well if fresh isn’t available. You might want to adjust the amount according to your taste preference.
  • Rolling Tip: Rolling the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap before chilling can make it easier to cut shapes later on. This method prevents sticking and ensures an even thickness.
  • Storage: Store the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Chilling Time: 120 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Appetizer, Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Scandinavian American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cracker
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
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