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Pimento Cheese Thumbprint Crackers Recipe

Pimento Cheese Thumbprint Crackers Recipe

Pimento Cheese Thumbprint Crackers Recipe is the perfect party snack. It is creamy, cheesy and slightly tangy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24 crackers
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Crackers:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon milk

For the Pimento Cheese Filling:

  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons diced pimentos drained
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of paprika

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough

  • In a bowl, mix butter and cheddar cheese. Beat until creamy and smooth. Add flour, salt, pepper and milk.

Form the Dough Ball

  • Mix everything until soft dough forms. Do not overmix. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 20 minutes.

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and burning.

Shape the Crackers

  • Roll dough into small balls. Place them on tray evenly spaced. Gently press center with thumb.

Bake the Crackers

  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Crackers should turn light golden. Remove from oven carefully.

Cool Completely

  • Let crackers cool on tray for five minutes. Then transfer to cooling rack until fully cool.

Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, mix cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, garlic powder and paprika until smooth.

Fill the Thumbprints

  • Spoon small amount of pimento cheese into each cracker center. Spread gently without breaking cracker.

Chill Before Serving

  • Place filled crackers in refrigerator for 15 minutes. This helps filling set and firm nicely.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Arrange on serving plate. Sprinkle extra paprika for color. Serve fresh for best flavor.
  • Now you know How to make Pimento Cheese Thumbprint Crackers Recipe step by step.

Notes

  • Use smoked cheddar for deeper flavor.
  • Add chopped jalapeños for heat.
  • Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • Sprinkle chopped chives on top.
  • Add dash of hot sauce to filling.
  • Make dough ahead and refrigerate overnight.
  • Keep dough cold while shaping.
  • Use cookie scoop for even sizes.
  • Do not overfill the centers.
  • Store crackers unfilled for longer freshness.
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