Blue Cheese Shortbread

An elegant, yet simple nibble with wine or cocktails.

Blue Cheese Shortbread

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  This recipes takes no time at all in your food processor.

1/2 c. Crumbled Blue Cheese

3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter at Room Temperature

1/2 c. Flour

1/4 c. Cornstarch

1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt

1/8 tsp. Freshly Ground Pepper

Blend the cheese and butter in the food processor (or beat) until creamy.  Add flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper, process until mixture resembles a coarse meal.  Bring the dough together with your hands and  roll into a log, taking care not to over work the dough. wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour. (can be left in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to one month)

Slice dough into discs of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Baked shortbread may be stored in an air tight container for up to 3 days.

Serve with some Just Jan’s Fig Spread and enjoy!