I really enjoyed finding a recipe for this week's ingredient chosen by Sheri. I love the sweet taste and texture of pecans, and always keep a bag in my freezer. I decided to make ice box crackers with pecans and gorgonzola. These are great with a glass of wine. WARNING: Do NOT bake these when you are hungry. The scent in your kitchen will be amazing!
Blue Cheese-Pecan Icebox Crackers
Recipe from:Martha Stewart's HORS D'OEUVRES Handbook
2 oz. (3/4 c.) pecan halves
3/4 c. all purpose flour
4 T. very cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
Heat oven to 375. Place the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool. Transfer pecans to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
Combine flour and ground pecans in bowl of food processor. Pulse briefly to combine. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the cheese (I used gorgonzola) and process until dough comes together and is well combined.
Transfer dough to a clean work surface, and shape dough into a 2 inch wide log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 24 hours.
Heat the oven to 325. Slice the well-chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick slices. Transfer slices to a baking sheet, and bake until crackers are golden brown and firm in the center (25-35 minutes). Mine took 28 min. Transfer to a rack to cool. Store at room temp in an airtight container.
Comments (5)
OMG!!! I am so going to make this recipe! They look fabulous, Palma.
Posted by Deborah | October 18, 2009 7:47 AM
Posted on October 18, 2009 07:47
Your crackers sound so yummy! Great for the holidays, I would imagine.
You mention freezing them, so I guess that is an option too.
Posted by nancyhol | October 18, 2009 4:09 PM
Posted on October 18, 2009 16:09
I'm back in town tonight and have to catch up. I love these crackers and several of Martha's other ones. Glad I'm late because I was thinking of making these also. Guess I'd better be hunting for another recipe.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | October 19, 2009 12:48 PM
Posted on October 19, 2009 12:48
Palma-I just made the dough and popped it in the freezer. I'm going to serve them at our dinner party on Saturday night. Would love to have you both for a dinner some time when you're in the SD area!
Posted by janie | October 20, 2009 7:05 PM
Posted on October 20, 2009 19:05
Thanks! They will make your kitchen smell great! Yes, we must get together. Maybe next month!
Posted by Palma | October 21, 2009 6:44 AM
Posted on October 21, 2009 06:44