Parmesan Stars and Other Shapes Too
Add a touch of gourmet flair to your snacking or entertaining with these delightful Parmesan Stars and Other Shapes Too! Made with rich Parmesan cheese, buttery dough, and optionally accented with fresh rosemary, these crisp, golden bites are as versatile as they are delicious. This easy-to-follow recipe lets you turn simple pantry staples into elegant, melt-in-your-mouth creations. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or as an indulgent everyday treat, these star-shaped delights (or any shape you prefer!) offer just the right balance of cheesy goodness and savory crunch. With a quick prep time of only 25 minutes and a short bake time, you’ll have these crowd-pleasing snacks ready in no time. Serve them as an appetizer, alongside soups or salads, or simply as a sophisticated nibble on their own!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 Egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons Ice water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary (optional, finely chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the Parmesan cheese, all-purpose flour, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.
Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of ice water. Pulse until the dough just starts to come together. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of ice water if the dough feels too dry.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it until it forms a smooth ball.
Wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to chill.
Once chilled, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
Use star-shaped cookie cutters (or any other shape of your choice) to cut out shapes from the dough, and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
If desired, sprinkle the tops of the shapes with finely chopped fresh rosemary for added flavor.
Bake the shapes in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy. Keep a close eye toward the end to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets before serving.
Enjoy your delightful Parmesan stars (and other shapes) as a snack, appetizer, or side!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.7 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
