Dutch Cheese Wafers

Crispy, buttery, and irresistibly cheesy, Dutch Cheese Wafers are the ultimate savory snack to satisfy your cravings. Made with aged Gouda, these delicate wafers boast a rich, nutty flavor and a crisp, flaky texture that melts in your mouth. Infused with hints of paprika and black pepper, they deliver a subtle touch of spice that perfectly complements the cheese’s depth. Quick and easy to prepare, they’re baked to golden perfection in just 12 minutes, making them an ideal appetizer, party nibble, or accompaniment to soups and salads. For an extra indulgence, sprinkle more grated Gouda on top before baking. Elevate your snack game with these gourmet cheese wafers—perfect for entertaining or savoring on your own!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 80 grams Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 100 grams Aged Gouda cheese (grated)
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon Paprika powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Cold water
• 20 grams Extra grated Gouda (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, paprika powder, ground black pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Mix the grated Gouda into the dough until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Add the egg yolk and cold water to the mixture and mix gently to form a cohesive but not overly wet dough. If the dough seems too dry, add an extra teaspoon of water at a time.

Step 6

Transfer the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll it out to about 3–4 mm (⅛ inch) thickness.

Step 7

Use a round cookie cutter or another desired shape cutter to cut the dough into wafers. Gather leftover dough, re-roll it, and repeat cutting.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the wafers onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 cm (¾ inch) apart.

Step 9

Optionally, sprinkle extra grated Gouda on top of each wafer for a cheesier finish.

Step 10

Bake the wafers in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and crisp around the edges.

Step 11

Allow the wafers to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.

Step 12

Serve as a savory snack or alongside soups and salads. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(343.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1550.2

Total Fat 109.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 488.8mg	0%
Sodium 2045.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 45.8g	0%

Vitamin D 95.1IU	0%
Calcium 913.3mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 316.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.5%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 24.8%