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    Recipes » Bread » Crackers

    Manchego Cheese Crackers

    Published: May 21, 2012 · Modified: Feb 10, 2021 by Marissa Stevens · 22 Comments

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    These homemade Manchego cheese crackers come to you today by rabbit trail.

    Manchego Crackers

    It started with recent cracker recipe posts here and here. They both look great, and the little voice (you know the one I mean), whispered, "Hmmm it might be fun to make crackers."

    Then I was poring through The New Spanish Table choosing recipes for a dinner party that we're hosting next weekend. Have you ever leafed through this cookbook? The downside is there aren't many photos, the upside is that the more I read the recipes, the more I want to make everything. On page 168 I stumbled across a recipe for Manchego Cheese Crackers with Marcona Almonds - sounded interesting. The author's, Anya von Bremzen, headnote credited Melissa Clark for the recipe. She said, "...crackers are from my friend, food writer Melissa Clark, who, while not Spanish, is the best baker I know." I love Melissa Clark. But my menu for the party was already bursting.

    The little voice grew louder.

    A few days later I clicked over to Shutterbean where Tracy had posted a fantastic looking Mint Julep kicked up with lemon. "Can't wait to try this," I thought. And what snack do you suppose she suggested with said Julep? Cheese crackers.

    That was it.

    Manchego Cheese Cracker Dough

    So here they are; and I promise they're wonderful - savory, cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread (just like these Butter Cookies).

    I took a few liberties with the recipe -  adjusted ingredient amounts and swapped in white whole wheat flour and salted butter. I topped each one with a Marcona almond, as Melissa suggests, but in the recipe made it optional. They make the crackers pretty, but when I make them again (and I will), I'll serve the almonds on the side.

    When you make these crackers, I suggest making Tracy's Juleps too - they're a perfect match! Click here for her post.

    Manchego Cheese Cracker Stash

    Manchego Cheese Crackers

    Marissa Stevens
    Recipe inspired by Melissa Clark and The New Spanish Table, Anya von Bremzen, Workman Publishing 2005.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 18 minutes mins
    Chilling Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 33 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American, spanish
    Servings 40 crackers
    Calories 52 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 tablespoons butter softened
    • 4 ounces grated Manchego cheese
    • 1 ¼ cups white whole wheat flour sifted, 150 grams
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 large egg for egg wash
    • 40 Marcona almonds (or other blanched almonds), optional

    Instructions
     

    • Add butter and cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream together until fully combined. Scrape down bowl sides and add flour. Mix on low speed until ingredients come together - the dough will be very dry and crumbly. Use your hands to press the dough into a rough ball.
    • Transfer dough to a long strip of plastic wrap and shape into a 10-inch long, 1 ½-inch diameter log, pulling up the sides of the plastic wrap to help you shape the dough. Wrap log tightly in plastic wrap. If you have a spare wrapping paper or paper towel roll, cut it lengthwise and place the plastic covered dough log inside to preserve the curved shae. (This is a nice trick for making shapely ice box cookies too.) Refrigerate the log for at least an hour and up to 4 days - or freeze for up to a month.
    • When you're ready to bake, place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    • Slice the dough into ¼" rounds, pressing together any rounds that crumble (don't worry they'll bake together). Arrange them on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing crackers about 1" apart.
    • Now make the egg wash; crack an egg in a small bowl and mix with a fork or whisk. Use a pastry brush to coat each cracker with egg wash. Optionally, press one Marcona almond into the center of each cracker.
    • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until firm and golden brown. Transfer crackers to cooling rack to cool completely.
    • Once crackers are cool, they'll keep for several days in an airtight container. (good luck with them lasting that long!)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 92IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword baby shower, cravings, decadent, dinner party
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.

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    1. Christine says

      March 19, 2020 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Have just made your Manchego cheese crackers,my daughter came and ate most of them,they are beyond delicious so I've hidden the rest......so I can eat them!!!!,Thankyou.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 19, 2020 at 12:59 pm

        haha, I love it! I'm so glad that you and your daughter are enjoying these!

        Reply
    2. Sharon (your Auntie) says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:35 pm

      Just wanted you to know that I follow all of your new recipes and adventures. I look forward to them. You have such a passion for cooking and creating things. Don"t ever lose that. I hope all these recipes will find their way into a beautiful cooking book!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 28, 2012 at 11:57 am

        You're so sweet Aunt Sharon, thank you. Love to have you here. xoxo

        Reply
    3. savorysaltysweet says

      May 25, 2012 at 1:50 pm

      Manchego is my favorite cheese! These crackers are definitely in my future.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 29, 2012 at 10:00 pm

        You'll love them!

        Reply
    4. Healthy Living Val says

      May 22, 2012 at 5:03 pm

      Now this is one elegant cheese cracker! These look amazing. I love Marcona almonds but might leave them out too.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 29, 2012 at 9:59 pm

        Thanks! The almonds are great on the side.

        Reply
    5. Simply Life says

      May 21, 2012 at 5:58 pm

      wow! I can't believe you made these! They look incredible!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 21, 2012 at 8:09 pm

        Thank you. My confession is that they're really easy. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      May 21, 2012 at 2:40 pm

      I've got a similar recipe to this and I'm dying to make them for a dinner party. Perhaps I'll serve them with mint juleps! 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 21, 2012 at 8:09 pm

        You should! Don't forget the lemon in the Juleps - really makes them sparkle!

        Reply
    7. kale says

      May 21, 2012 at 2:05 pm

      I know all to well the voice you speak of. Love what yours is urging you!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 21, 2012 at 8:08 pm

        That little voice doesn't give up.

        Reply
    8. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

      May 21, 2012 at 11:31 am

      These little crackers look fabulous! Perfect for an outdoor party and pretty easy, too. Thanks for sharing. Also, I'm having a ChicWrap giveaway today that you should enter!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 21, 2012 at 8:07 pm

        Thanks Georgia.

        Reply
    9. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

      May 21, 2012 at 10:48 am

      Cheese crackers are so addictive, it´s one of those things I try not to do ... but with manchego, wow, that cheese is another addictive thing, so... great recipe!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 21, 2012 at 8:07 pm

        I know what you mean. Who can stop at one?

        Reply
    10. ATasteOfMadness says

      May 21, 2012 at 10:32 am

      These look absolutely mouthwatering. I have never tried anything like this before, but I really want to. YUM!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 21, 2012 at 8:07 pm

        Thanks. They're delicious, I promise. 🙂

        Reply
    11. erica @ fashionmeetsfood says

      May 21, 2012 at 8:08 am

      now these are a must make! xo

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 21, 2012 at 8:06 pm

        Hi Erica - hope you like them!

        Reply

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