SnackAppetizer

Cheese Wafers

Name: Cheese Wafers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 170 g sharp cheddar cheese shredded; 113 g unsalted butter softened and cubed; 125 g all-purpose flour; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp paprika; 80 g cornflakes crushed; 60 g almond finely chopped; 10 g all-purpose flour

These savory cheese wafers are a crisp, buttery snack with a sharp cheddar flavor and a satisfying crunch from cornflakes and almonds. They are simple to make and perfect as a party appetizer or an afternoon treat.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 49 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 658 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten, milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

170 gsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
113 gunsalted butter, softened and cubed
0.25 tspsalt
0.5 tsppaprika
80 gcornflakes, crushed
60 galmond, finely chopped

dough

125 gall-purpose flour

for dipping

10 gall-purpose flour

Equipment

small_bowl · food_processor · wire_rack · baking_sheet · fork

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
About 2 min
2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and softened butter.
About 1 min
3
Pulse until the mixture is creamy and well-blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Make sure the butter is properly softened to room temperature for easier blending.
4
Add the all-purpose flour from the dough group, salt, and paprika to the food processor.
About 1 min
5
Pulse until the ingredients come together to form a crumbly dough.
About 1 min
6
Add the crushed cornflakes and finely chopped almonds.
About 1 min
7
Pulse just a few times to incorporate the additions without turning them to dust.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: You want to maintain some texture from the cornflakes and almonds.
8
Scoop out portions of the dough and roll them between your palms into 1-inch balls.
About 7 min
9
Place the dough balls on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
About 2 min
10
Dip a fork into the dipping flour and gently press down on each ball, then press again at a 90-degree angle to create a crisscross pattern.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The flour prevents the fork from sticking to the buttery dough.
11
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the wafers are firm to the touch.
About 14 min
12
Let the wafers cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: They will become crispier as they cool.

Per serving

Nutrition

40%Score

Calories: 657.6kcal
Protein: 18.7g
Carbs: 47.7g
Fat: 44.9g
Fibre: 3.3g
Sugar: 2.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for the best texture.