Homemade Cheese Nips
Homemade Cheese Nips are crispy, buttery cheddar cheese crackers with a rich savory flavor and the perfect crunch. Made with sharp cheddar, a hint of garlic, and a touch of cayenne pepper, these homemade crackers are ideal for snacking, party platters, or serving with your favorite dips and cheeses.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Cookie cutter or sharp knife
- Dough roller
- Food processor
- Parchment paper
- plastic wrap
- Ruler
- Toothpick
Ingredients
- 1 g cayenne pepper
- 2 g garlic powder
- 4 g salt
- 30 ml ice-cold water
- 60 g salted butter ice-cold and cubed
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 225 g sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
- Place the cheddar cheese, flour, butter, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper into the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- With the processor running on low speed, slowly add the ice-cold water.
- Mix only until the dough comes together.
- Remove the dough and shape it into a flat disc.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour the work surface.
- Roll the dough to approximately 2 mm thickness.
- Cut into 2.5 cm squares using a ruler and knife or cookie cutter.
- Transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a toothpick to make one small hole in the center of each cracker.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Use freshly grated sharp cheddar for the richest flavor and the crispiest texture. Keep both the butter and water ice cold to create beautifully flaky crackers. Roll the dough as evenly and thinly as possible so every cracker bakes consistently. Store the cooled crackers in an airtight container for up to one week to keep them wonderfully crisp.Wine Advice
A chilled Sauvignon Blanc provides fresh acidity that balances the rich cheddar perfectly. For a fuller, aromatic pairing, enjoy a glass of Gewürztraminer, whose floral character complements the savory cheese beautifully.Nutrition values
Calories: 435 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 316 g | Fat: 28 g | Saturated Fat: 17 g | Sodium: 520 mg | Sugar: 1 g