Savory Cheese Linzer Shortbread Thins with Tomato Jam
Buttery, Cheesy Shortbread with an Irresistible Tomato Jam Filling. Garnish with any small fresh herb. A real entertaining treat! See recipe: Tomato Jam
1stickunsalted buttersoftened;room temperature, I use organic
1 1/4cupsall purpose flourI use non GMO
1/2teaspoonsea salt
3/4cupsfinely grated aged cheeseI use 1/2 Parmesan Reggiano and 1/2 Prima Donna Gouda
1 1/2teaspoonsdried parsleycrumbled with your fingers
10teaspoonsKaren's Tomato Jam (see recipe)about 3/4 teaspoons for each linzer "sandwich"
Instructions
Cream the butter in a stand mixer using the paddle until light and fluffy, one minute - scrape the bowl if necessary.
Add all remaining ingredients except the jam and mix over low speed until crumbly. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula and mix until the dough just starts to come together - just a few seconds.
Place dough on a 2 foot long piece of waxed paper. Gather the dough into a smooth ball.Dough will feel crumbly - your warm hands will bring it together nicely.Cut dough in half. Cut another 2 foot long piece of waxed paper. Add each half to the paper, fold and roll each somewhat thinly - 1/8 inch thick. You will have 2; 9 inch circles of dough.
Place both on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for one hour, until very cold and firm.
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper, no need to grease. Cut 2 1/2 " circles of dough and place 1/2 inches apart on the sheets. Re-roll dough quckly - using all the dough. You will have approxiamately 36 circles - 18 for tops and 18 for the bottoms. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While oven heats - pop the cookie sheets in the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes until very firm.
To ONE cookie sheet - cut 3/4 inch circles out of each circle and discard; these will be the top of the savory linzer crackers.
Bake both sheets of circles until evenly golden and crisp - about 18 minutes.Cool slightly on wire racks. When a touch warm - fill the crackers. Place 3/4 teaspoon jam on a full circle - top with a cut out circle and gently press together.Repeat with tops, bottoms and jam. Will have about 18 filled shortbread crackers.
Notes
Store in a container with a good seal at room temperature. Filled ones will be good for up to 3 days; unfilled up to 2 weeks.See Recipe: Karen's Tomato Jam with Shallots - Less Sugar This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer
COURSE: Appetizer, Snack
KEYWORDS: cheese shortbread, savory shortbread, tomato jam
Nutrition Facts
Savory Cheese Linzer Shortbread Thins with Tomato Jam
Amount per Serving
Calories
105
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
131
mg
6
%
Potassium
20
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
202
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.