Parmrmesan Cheese Cigarettes

By Grammie926

You can bake these like cookies and serve them flat but they are more attractive rolled or shaped. You must shape them while they are still warm; so only bake 3 to 4 at a time. Cigarette shapes are made using the handle of a wooden spoon, while a tile or tuile is shaped by draping the cookies over a wooden rolling pin. You must use freshly grated cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) freshly, finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped chives
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

2. Mix the cheese, chives and cayenne pepper. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Using a 3-inch (8-cm) cookie cutter as a guide, sprinkle 1 tbsp (15 mL) cheese within the ring, spreading to edges, then carefully remove ring. Repeat 3 times.

4. Bake the Parmesan cookies for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cheese melts and begins to turn golden at edges. Loosen each cookie with a spatula then quickly roll them up around the handle of a wooden spoon. This must be done while they are hot. Repeat process. Store in airtight container.