Chocolate biscuits with nuts and cheese
Chocolate Cookies with Nuts and Cheese
Who doesn't love a crunchy cookie with a perfect texture and an extraordinary taste? These chocolate cookies with nuts and cheese are an excellent choice for any time of the day – whether you serve them with coffee with friends or enjoy them in front of the TV. With a delicious combination of chocolate, crunchy nuts, and a hint of cheese, these cookies will make you open the fridge repeatedly for another one. Let's start this culinary adventure!
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies
Ingredients
For the white cookies:
- 50 g Philadelphia cheese (or another cream cheese) well mixed, like a fluffy cream
- 60 g white chocolate, melted in a double boiler and cooled
- 50 g mixed nuts (you can use pecans or regular walnuts)
- 60 g crushed cookies (digestive cookies or petit beurre)
For the brown cookies:
- 50 g Philadelphia cheese, mixed to a fluffy cream
- 50 g 70% cocoa chocolate, melted with a teaspoon of cocoa in a double boiler and cooled
- 50 g mixed nuts
- 70 g crushed cookies
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Preparing the white cookies
1. In a bowl, add the Philadelphia cheese and mix it well with a fork until it becomes a fluffy cream.
2. Add the melted and cooled white chocolate, mixed nuts, and crushed cookies. Mix everything until you get a homogeneous but slightly thick composition. This texture is essential to achieve cookies that hold well and have a rich taste.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for an hour for the chocolate to harden.
Step 2: Forming the white cookies
1. After the cooling time has elapsed, take the bowl out of the fridge. Using a spatula or your hands, form small balls from the mixture.
2. Place each ball on a tray covered with coconut. Give them a slightly flattened shape, then sprinkle coconut on top as well.
3. Cut the cookies into desired shapes – cubes, triangles, or circles – and place them back on the tray.
4. Put them in the fridge to harden.
Step 3: Preparing the brown cookies
1. In another bowl, repeat the mixing process with the Philadelphia cheese until it becomes a fluffy cream.
2. Add the 70% cocoa chocolate, mixed nuts, crushed cookies, and cinnamon. Mix well until you get a homogeneous composition, similar to the one above.
3. Let the composition chill in the fridge for an hour.
Step 4: Forming the brown cookies
1. Take the composition out of the fridge and form balls with your hands.
2. Meanwhile, prepare a plate with finely chopped pistachios. Roll each ball in the pistachios, then place them on a tray.
3. Lightly score each cookie with a knife and add three almond slices on top for an attractive appearance.
4. Put the cookies in the fridge to harden.
Serving and suggestions
Now that the cookies have chilled and are ready, it’s time to enjoy them! They can be served with a cup of hot tea or flavored coffee, but also with a glass of cold milk for a classic combination. You can also offer them as a dessert at a festive meal or share them with loved ones.
Nutritional information
These cookies are an excellent choice for a quick snack, providing you with a good source of protein due to the cheese and nuts. Also, chocolate contains antioxidants and healthy fats, contributing to a balanced diet. Each cookie has about 100 calories, so it’s best to consume them in moderation, especially if you are on a diet.
Possible variations
- For the white cookies: You can add a few drops of vanilla extract for a more intense flavor or even some pieces of candied fruit.
- For the brown cookies: Replace the nuts with hazelnuts or pistachios for a different texture and distinct flavor. You can also add some chocolate chips to intensify the chocolate flavor.
Frequently asked questions
1. Can I use another type of cheese instead of Philadelphia?
Yes, you can use any similar cream cheese, but make sure it is well mixed to achieve a smooth texture.
2. How long can I keep the cookies?
The cookies can be kept in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container.
3. Can I freeze the cookies?
Yes, you can freeze the cookies. Make sure they are well wrapped and use them within a month.
Now that you have all the necessary information, all that’s left is to get cooking! These chocolate cookies with nuts and cheese are a delicacy that will delight your taste buds and will surely become a favorite among your family. Enjoy!
Ingredients: For the white ones: 50g of Philadelphia cream cheese, mixed well into a fluffy cream 60g of white chocolate, melted in a double boiler and cooled 50g of mixed nuts 60g of crushed biscuits For the brown ones: 50g of Philadelphia cream cheese, mixed into a fluffy cream 50g of 70% cocoa chocolate, melted with a teaspoon of cocoa, in a double boiler and cooled 50g of mixed nuts 70g of crushed biscuits 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
