Best 5 Cheese Coins Recipes

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Cheese coins, also known as caciocavallo, are a unique and flavorful Italian cheese that can be enjoyed on their own or used in a variety of dishes. Made from cow's milk, cheese coins have a firm, slightly crumbly texture and a nutty, buttery flavor. They are typically formed into small, coin-shaped rounds and aged for several months, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify. Whether you're a seasoned cheese enthusiast or new to the world of Italian cuisine, cheese coins are a delightful treat that offer a taste of Italy's rich culinary heritage.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHEDDAR CHEESE COINS



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Make and share this Cheddar Cheese Coins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bjd44535

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h7m

Yield 6 dozen, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups aged cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Combine cheese with butter until creamed. Beat in flour, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. Mix until dough is formed.
  • Shape into two logs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 10 inches long. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
  • Slice rolls carefully into 1/4 inch slices and place on buttered baking sheets . Bake in a preheated 375 F oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until just beginning to turn golden. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 80.2, Sodium 246.9, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 11.8

CHEESE COINS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Snacks

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup finely grated (2 1/2 ounces) cheddar cheese
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, cayenne, and nutmeg in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse to combine. Add butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese, and pulse until combined. With the machine running, add milk. Process until the dough comes together and is well combined.
  • Transfer the dough to a clean work surface. Shape the dough into a 2-inch-wide log. Wrap with 2 layers of plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 4 weeks.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Slice the well-chilled log into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer the slices to a baking sheet, and bake immediately, rotating the sheet halfway through baking, until the crackers are golden brown and firm in the center, 25 to 35 minutes. (The crackers should not get too dark around the edges.) Transfer to a rack to cool. The crackers may be made a day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

CHEDDAR CHEESE COINS



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These snacks are packed with an intense cheese flavor that comes from blending extra-sharp Cheddar with nutty Parmesan. Mild scallions and spicy black pepper bring additional savory notes, which play up that cheesiness. The coins have golden crispy edges and slightly tender centers. They're great for snacking on the go, serving as part of a cheese board or dunking into tomato soup. The recipe can easily be doubled for a holiday cookie swap, and the dough can be made 1 month ahead and kept frozen wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored in a resealable plastic bag; simply thaw, cut and bake when ready.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     cookies and bars, appetizer, dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield About 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup/104 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for surfaces
1 cup/85 grams finely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
1/3 cup/33 grams freshly grated Parmesan
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
5 tablespoons/71 grams cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/3 cup/44 grams finely chopped scallions
2 to 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, for coating (optional)

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, both cheeses, black pepper, salt and paprika, and pulse until well combined and sandy, about 30 seconds. Add butter and scallions, and pulse just until well blended, about 30 seconds. Continue pulsing and drizzle in 2 tablespoons of ice-cold water just until the dough comes together.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and divide in half. Roll each half into a log that is 1 inch in diameter and about 12 inches long. If using sesame seeds, spread them onto the work surface and roll the log over the seeds until lightly coated. Wrap each piece of dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.
  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice chilled logs into ¼-inch-thick slices. Arrange them on the prepared sheets about ½ inch apart. Bake, switching the sheets from top to bottom and rotating halfway through, until golden and just firm (they will continue to crisp up as they cool), 23 to 25 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them onto wire racks to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature overnight, then refrigerate for up to 1 week. To recrisp after refrigerating and serve warm, heat in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes.

LEMON-PEPPER CHEESE COINS



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From Fine Cooking. "There are two ways to shape these savory crackers: slice thin coins from a log of dough, or stamp out shapes with a cookie cutter. The log gives a more crumbly, crisp cracker, while the stamping method gives a lighter, flakier pastry. The coins will keep in an airtight container for two days."

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Lemon

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (6 3/4 oz.)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (any hard cheese will do)
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/3 cup chilled sour cream
1 large egg yolk
1 -2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (if needed)

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, cheese, lemon zest, pepper and salt in a food processor.
  • Process until combined. Add the butter and pulse until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add the sour cream and egg yolk and pulse again until just incorporated.
  • Test the dough by squeezing a bit between your fingertips, if it's too dry to hold together, sprinkle on a bit of lemon juice and pulse again. When the dough holds together, dump it onto a lightly floured surface and press into either a 12 inch long or a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 2 hours, or up to 2 days. (I froze mine, it should keep a long time in that state.).
  • Heat the oven to 375°. For a log, slice it into coins just under 1/4 inch thick. For a disk, roll it out to just under 1/8 inch thick and stamp out 1 1/2 or 2 inch rounds or other shapes with a cookie cutter.
  • Arrange them on a ungreased baking sheet and bake until well browned around the edges and no longer doughy in the center, 15 -18 minute for thinner coins, 20 -22 minute for thicker ones. Use a spatula to careful transfer the coins to a cooling rack. (You can use parchment and just slide the whole thing off the cookie sheet to cool.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 84.9, Sodium 462.7, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6

CHEESE COINS WITH JALAPENO JELLY



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These spicy cheddar crackers are hard to resist. Freeze some of the logs of dough to have on hand for unexpected guests.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/3 cup jalapeno jelly

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse to combine flour, salt, and spices. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheddar; process until dough starts to hold together.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead a few times. Divide into four equal pieces, and roll into logs, each about 6 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. (Dough can be frozen up to 1 month; thaw until pliable.)
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut dough into 1/3-inch-thick slices; place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets 1 minute, then transfer coins to a wire rack to cool completely. Cheese coins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
  • To serve, spoon a small amount of jelly onto center of each coin.

Tips:

  • To save time, prepare your cheese coins ahead of time and freeze them. Simply place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for up to 2 months. When you're ready to bake them, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • For a cheesier flavor, use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or tortilla chips instead.
  • To make your cheese coins even more flavorful, add in some chopped herbs, such as parsley, chives, or rosemary.
  • Serve your cheese coins with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Cheese coins are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're entertaining guests or just looking for a quick and tasty snack, these cheese coins are sure to please. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these cheesy treats that will disappear in no time. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, give these cheese coins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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