Cheese Wafers
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
Allergen information: may contain gluten, milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for the best texture.
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