Crispy Asiago & Pine Nut Cheese Crisps (A 15-Minute Appetizer!)
An incredibly simple and elegant recipe for savory ‘Pine Nut Cheese Crisps,’ a perfect low-carb and gluten-free appetizer for a holiday party. This easy, baked treat features mounds of shredded Asiago cheese that are sprinkled with chopped pine nuts and fresh sage. They are baked in a hot oven until melted and golden, then, while still warm, are gently curled around a rolling pin to create a delicate, crispy, and decorative cracker.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Asiago cheese, cold
- Approximately 6 teaspoons chopped pine nuts
- Approximately 6 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coarsely shred the cold Asiago cheese.
- Place tablespoon-sized mounds of the shredded cheese about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each mound with about 1/4 teaspoon each of chopped pine nuts and fresh sage.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, golden, and the edges are slightly crisp.
- Working quickly while the crisps are still hot and pliable, use a thin spatula to remove each one from the baking sheet and gently curl it around a rolling pin.
- Transfer the curled crisps to a wire rack to cool and harden completely.
- Repeat the process in batches to make about 24 crisps.
Notes
- This is a very fast and easy appetizer that requires only a few ingredients.
- It is essential to work quickly and shape the crisps while they are hot and flexible, as they will become brittle as they cool.
- These crisps are naturally low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.
- They can be served on their own or as a crunchy garnish for soups and salads.