Mary Berry Cheese Biscuits Recipe

These savory Cheese Biscuits are a cocktail party essential as well as being incredibly moreish! Rubbing the butter into the flour makes the dough go short and crumbly, which along with the sharp Parmesan cheese adds a salty, buttery richness to these biscuits that is so perfect with a glass of wine.

Mary Berry Cheese Biscuits Recipe Ingredients

• The Dough:
  • 100g (4 oz) plain flour
  • 50g (2 oz) butter, chilled and diced
  • 50g (2 oz) mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 25g (1 oz) Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/4 tsp mustard powder (or cayenne pepper)
  • 1 egg yolk
• The Glaze:
  • 1 egg, beaten (optional, for shine)
  • Extra grated Parmesan or poppy seeds (for sprinkling)

How To Make Mary Berry Cheese Biscuits Recipe

1. Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/400°F/Gas 6). Lightly grease two baking sheets or line them with baking parchment.
2. Rub the fat: Sift the flour and mustard powder (or cayenne) into a large mixing bowl. Add the chilled, diced butter. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Add the cheese: Stir in the finely grated Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Mix well to distribute the cheese evenly.
4. Bind the dough: Add the egg yolk and mix with a round-bladed knife. Bring the mixture together with your hands to form a firm dough. If it feels too dry, add a teaspoon of cold water, but be careful not to make it sticky.
5. Roll and cut: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to a thickness of about 5mm (1/4 inch). Using a small round cutter (approx. 5cm), cut out as many biscuits as possible. Re-roll the trimmings to use up the dough.
6. Glaze: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking trays. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with extra Parmesan or poppy seeds if you like a garnish.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes. The biscuits should be golden brown and crisp.
8. Cool: Leave them on the baking trays for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Tips!

• Cheese Strength: Use the strongest cheese you can find! Mild cheddar will disappear into the flour. Mature Cheddar and Parmesan provide the salty kick these biscuits need.
• Chill for Shape: If the dough becomes soft or sticky while rolling, wrap it in cling film and pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes. Cold dough holds its shape better in the oven and results in a flakier biscuit.
• Mustard Magic: The mustard powder isn’t there for heat; it enhances the cheese flavor significantly. If you don’t have it, a pinch of cayenne pepper serves a similar purpose.
• Thin vs. Thick: If you roll them thinner, they will be crispier (like crackers). If you roll them thicker, they will be slightly softer and more shortbread-like. Mary usually aims for a “snap.”

What To Serve With Mary Berry Cheese Biscuits Recipe?

This Mary Berry Cheese Biscuits Recipe is the ultimate savory nibble! Serve them alongside a chilled glass of dry White Wine or Prosecco before a dinner party to whet the appetite. For a casual gathering, they sit perfectly on a Charcuterie Board next to olives and cured meats! If you are serving soup, these are a fantastic, buttery alternative to croutons or bread rolls.

How To Store Mary Berry Cheese Biscuits Recipe

• Room Temp: Store the completely cooled biscuits in an airtight container (tin is best) for up to 3 days. If they soften, re-crisp them in a hot oven for 3 minutes.
• Freeze: You can freeze the raw dough (wrapped in cling film) or the baked biscuits. They freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Mary Berry Cheese Biscuits Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 65 kcal
• Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Protein: 2g

Nutrition information is estimated per biscuit (makes approx. 20).

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Mary Berry Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Author: Chloe Saidani Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:British Courses:Dessert

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 15 minutesRest time: 5 minutesTotal time: 35 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:20 servingsEstimated Cost:25 $Calories:65 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Savory, buttery, and cheesy cheese biscuits with a mustard kick. They have a texture similar to shortbread but are packed with mature Cheddar and Parmesan.

Ingredients

• 100g flour, 50g butter
• 50g Cheddar, 25g Parmesan
• 1 egg yolk
• Mustard powder

Instructions

1. Rub butter into flour and mustard.
2. Stir in grated cheeses.
3. Bind with egg yolk to form dough.
4. Roll out and cut rounds.
5. Glaze and sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake at 200°C for 10-15 mins.
7. Cool on rack.

Notes

• Use strong cheese for maximum flavor.
• Chill dough if it gets sticky.
• Re-crisp in the oven if they soften.