Gorgonzola Wafers Recipes

GORGONZOLA AND PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD WAFERS

Steps:

• Cream the gorgonzola and butter.
• Combine the flour, cornstarch, salt and cayenne ~ add to the butter/cheese mixture until well combined.
• Add the pistachios and lemon zest.
• Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Slice about 1/4" thick and place about an inch apart, on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake in a preheated 350F oven until they are light golden brown, about 8-14 minutes. (CHECK AT 10 MINUTES!).
• Cool on pan for about 10 minutes to firm up, remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
• Note: The shortbread will be rather soft when removed from the oven, but will crisp as it cools.).
• Store in an air tight container.

GORGONZOLA WAFERS

Steps:

• Combine butter and cheese in a food processor or mixing bowl and blend until creamy.
• Add flour, pine nuts and salt.
• using palms, form into 2 1-1/2 inch diameter cylinders, wrap each cylinder in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill over night, or until firm.
• Preheat oven to 375*F Slice chilled dough into rounds about 1/8 th inch thick.
• Place 2 inches apart on cold lightly greased baking sheets.
• Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
• Remove right away and cool on wire racks.
• Store in airtight containers.