Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers are a savoury snack made with Edam cheese, plain flour, butter and egg. The Thermomix TM7 grates the cheese finely, kneads the crumbly dough to the ideal consistency and grinds the cumin seeds for extra aroma. Crispy, golden and full of flavour, they are ideal with a drink or in a lunchbox.
About this recipe
Cheese crackers Thermomix TM7 style are the ultimate homemade savoury biscuit: crisp, golden and packed with the nutty flavour of Edam cheese. Searching for easy snack recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one delivers. The TM7 grates the Edam finely so it blends evenly through the dough, grinds the cumin seeds to release their warm aroma, and kneads the butter-rich mixture into a smooth, rollable consistency without you lifting a finger. Because everything happens in a single mixing bowl, there is hardly any washing up, which makes these crackers a realistic option even on a weeknight. Serve them warm from the oven with a drink, pack them into lunchboxes, or wrap a batch as a homemade gift. Once you taste the difference between these and shop-bought crackers, the packet version will never make it back into your trolley.
Preparation tips
- Chill the cheese dough in the fridge before rolling it out; cold butter makes the crackers extra crisp and stops them spreading on the baking tray during baking.
- Roll the dough evenly between two sheets of baking paper so all crackers have the same thickness, guaranteeing uniform golden browning without thin, burnt edges.
- Store the baked Edam crackers in an airtight tin once fully cooled; a single day of resting actually deepens the cheese and cumin flavour beautifully.
Recipe variations
- Spicy version: add a pinch of cayenne pepper or finely ground black pepper to the dough along with the cumin seeds for cheese crackers with a warming, fiery kick.
- Seed-free kid-friendly variant: omit the cumin and sesame seeds and let children cut the dough into fun shapes with cookie cutters before baking.
Why this recipe works
Achieving the perfect golden crunch with homemade cheese crackers can be tricky, but the Thermomix TM7 guarantees flawless results every time. Its precise blade control ensures the dough is mixed to uniform consistency, whilst the intelligent cooking functions remove any guesswork for a perfect bake. Say goodbye to uneven texture and hello to professional-standard savoury biscuits that impress with their delicate crunch and rich flavour. With the TM7, you can create spotlessly elegant snacks tailored exactly to your taste, turning simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece with absolute ease.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grating precision - The Thermomix grates Edam cheese finely so it distributes evenly through the cracker dough. [Grating]. [Precision Control]
- Aromatic grinding - TM7 grinding crushes the cumin seeds, releasing warm aroma straight into the mixture. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Consistent kneading - The kneading function of the Thermomix blends butter and flour into a smooth dough hands-free. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Direct weighing - Weigh flour, butter and egg straight into the TM7 mixing bowl without extra scales. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix mixes egg and salt into the cracker dough until uniformly combined every time. [Mixing]. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- Edam cheese
- plain flour
- unsalted butter
- egg
- salt
- cumin seeds (optional)
- sesame seeds (optional)