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Homemade Parmesan Rosemary Crackers

Incredibly crisp, savory crackers loaded with real Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh rosemary. Easy to make and perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 40 crackers
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 45

Ingredients
  

Cracker Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1.5 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese finely grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt plus more for sprinkling
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.25 cup ice water
For Finishing (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp whole milk or cream for brushing
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Pastry Cutter
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse flour, grated cheese, rosemary, ½ tsp fine sea salt, and pepper to combine.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized butter pieces.
  4. With processor running, slowly drizzle in ice water. Stop as soon as dough begins to clump together.
  5. Turn dough onto floured surface, knead lightly into a ball. Divide in half, shape into rectangles, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30+ mins.
  6. On a floured surface, roll one dough piece out very thin (1/16-inch). Cut into desired shapes with a knife or cutter.
  7. Transfer shapes to baking sheet. Prick each cracker with a fork. Brush lightly with milk (if using) and sprinkle with flaky salt.
  8. Bake for 10-14 minutes, until golden brown at edges. Cool on sheet for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, grate your own Parmigiano-Reggiano from a block. Store completely cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.