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Parmesan Thyme Shortbread with Feta Spread and Cranberry Sauce
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Parmesan Thyme Shortbread with Feta Spread and Cranberry Sauce

This sophisticated yet easy-to-make appetizer is ideal for holiday gatherings or any festive occasion. The buttery shortbread, infused with fragrant thyme, complements the rich feta and sweet-tart cranberry, creating a deliciously balanced amuse-bouche that will impress your guests

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

For the shortbread:
  • 100 gr Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 200 gr butter softened
  • 300 gr flour
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp thyme dry
For the feta dip:
  • 200 gr feta cheese
  • 50 gr sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 pinch of salt
For the cranberry sauce:
  • 100 gr dried cranberries
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

For the shortbread:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F.
  2. With an electric mixer, blend together the butter and parmesan until smooth. Incorporate the egg.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and thyme and add to the butter mix.
  4. Roll the dough, on a lightly floured surface or in between two baking sheets, to a thickness of about 1 third of an inch. Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut shapes and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and with ½ inch distance between them.
  5. Bake for 12 minutes, turning halfway through the baking time. Let cool on a wire rack.
For the feta dip:
  1. In a food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth.
For the cranberry sauce:
  1. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer on low for about 15-20 minutes until the cranberries soften and a thick sauce forms. If needed, add one tablespoon of water at a time to reach the desired consistency.
Assembly:
  1. Put a heap teaspoon of the feta spread on each shortbread cookie. With the back of a measuring teaspoon create a cavity into which add ½ teaspoon of the cranberry sauce.

Notes

  • Tip: To add another texture and flavor you could toast some pine nuts and sprinkle them on top.