Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps
"These delightful Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps are a quick and enjoyable treat to whip up for a simple, low-carb festive starter, requiring just three ingredients!"
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Equipment Needed
- box grater
- silicone mat
- sheet pan
Instructions
- 1
Adjust your oven racks so one is positioned in the upper third and the other in the lower third, then preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with aluminum foil or silicone baking mats.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Pecorino, Parmesan, and freshly cracked pepper, stirring until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- 3
Take approximately 1 generous tablespoon of the cheese blend and place it onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Use your fingers to gently press it into a compact mound.
- 4
Continue this process with the remaining cheese, forming 6 mounds on each sheet while ensuring there’s at least a 2-inch gap between each one. Finish each mound with a sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper from a grinder.
- 5
Bake the cheese crisps for around 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until they achieve a golden color and the bubbling on their surfaces has significantly reduced (indicating that the moisture has evaporated).
- 6
Allow the crisps to cool completely, and if desired, you can dab them with a paper towel before serving.