Vintage Cheddar and pecan nutcracker wreath
British 20 Mins Prep · 12 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 220ºC, gas mark 7. Line a baking tray with a sheet of baking paper that has been crumpled up and opened again – this will help give the leaves shape.
- To make the cracker dough, finely chop the pecans and place in a bowl. Grate 40g cheese into the same bowl. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and rosemary to the bowl. Add the water and melted butter, then stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together. Turn the dough onto a work surface and knead gently for approx. 1 minute until smooth.
- Roll the dough out onto a surface lightly dusted with flour, as thin as possible. Using a cookie cutter, cut out holly or leaf shapes, or you can cut into squares. Lightly brush the crackers with butter and arrange them on the crumpled baking paper.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until crispy and browned. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Quarter two of the figs and keep the other two whole. Slice the remaining 160g Cheddar into slender wedges.
- Once cooled, arrange the crackers on a large round board or serving platter along with the figs, cheese, grapes, blueberries, extra pecan nuts and fresh herbs.
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