Spicy Cheese Wafers

Submitted by evelynathens

"------entry in Ready, Set, Cook #12"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 45 wafers (approximately)

ingredients

• 4 ounces mascarpone cheese (125 grams)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup Rice Krispies (sugarless, puffed rice cereal)
• 1⁄2 cup graham cracker crumbs, very finely ground
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder

directions

1. Place all ingredients into a large bowl. Initially, work through the ingredients with your fingers to distribute evenly, then start working with the heel of your hand, incorporating dry ingredients into mascarpone/egg white to bind. This will take nearly 5 minutes - so don't give up! And don't worry about keeping the rice krispies whole, just smush right down on those babies and work the dough!
2. Separate the dough into 2 pieces and shape each piece into a firm, 6-inch log. Roll up tightly in plastic cling film and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours before proceeding with recipe.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Remove first roll of dough. With a sharp knife, cut the dough log into 1/4-inch-thick slices (no thicker!). Place slices on baking sheet and bake in the middle rack of the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes. Repeat with second pan, if necessary. When done baking, place both pans in oven, staggering one up, the other low down, and leave in hot, turned-off oven for another 40 minutes. This will ensure you have a nice, dry, crisp wafer, with a rich, brown colour.
5. Remove and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Reviews

[Vicki in CT]

Unique for sure. I felt like these could have used a little salt and a touch more cayenne pepper. A lot of work, but they were good. Good luck :)