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Dessert Cheese and Basil Shortbread

Wisconsin Cheese Dessert Cheese and Basil Shortbread Recipe
Active Time
35 Minutes
Servings
Makes
2 Dozen Cookies

Ingredients

Dessert Cheese Pairings:

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Fontina or Gouda can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, basil and salt in another large bowl; gradually add to butter mixture just until combined.
  2. Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Heat oven to 350°F.
  4. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thick. Cut with a floured 2-inch scalloped round cookie cutter. Place rounds 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Dessert Cheese Pairings:

  1. Place gouda and fontina on the cookies. Top gouda with honeycomb and honey. Top fontina with chocolate sauce. Garnish with orange zest and basil.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Cheese and shortbread cookies? That sounds crazy. The cheese adds herb notes and salty richness to the pairing, balancing out the sweetness—it’s sweet and savory. Delicious!

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