Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread
Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread is a savoury biscuit made with Parmesan cheese, fresh rosemary, butter and flour. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the rosemary finely, grates the Parmesan and kneads the buttery dough to the ideal consistency. Crumbly, fragrant and golden, these cheese biscuits are perfect as an aperitif snack, party bite or homemade gift.
About this recipe
Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread Thermomix TM7 is the savoury biscuit recipe that turns four humble ingredients — Parmesan cheese, fresh rosemary, unsalted butter and flour — into an elegant aperitif snack worthy of any drinks party. Searching for savoury baking recipes with your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: the TM7 grinds the fresh rosemary into fragrant green flecks, grates the Parmesan into fine, even shreds and kneads the buttery dough gently so the shortbread stays crumbly rather than tough. Unlike a food processor that risks overworking the dough, the precise kneading function stops at exactly the right moment. The result is a golden, snappy biscuit with a deep cheese flavour and piney herbal finish, ideal for a party platter, a cheese board, a lunchbox treat or a homemade edible gift. Slice-and-bake the log ahead of time and bake fresh batches whenever guests arrive unexpectedly.
Preparation tips
- Chill the rosemary Parmesan dough log thoroughly in the fridge before slicing, as the cold butter firms up and gives you clean, even biscuit rounds that hold their shape beautifully in the oven.
- For the sharpest cheese flavour, use a well-aged Parmesan and pulse it briefly in the Thermomix bowl just before adding it to the dough, so the aroma stays fresh and pungent.
- These shortbread biscuits store superbly: keep them in an airtight tin for up to a week, or freeze the sliced rounds and bake them straight from frozen whenever unexpected guests arrive.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the unsalted butter with a plant-based block butter alternative and use a lactose-free mature hard cheese instead of Parmesan — the rosemary and sugar keep the flavour profile intact.
- Festive variation: add a pinch of finely ground black pepper and a handful of toasted pine nuts to the dough, then sprinkle the sliced biscuits with extra rosemary and coarse salt before baking for a luxurious party bite.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding power - The TM7 grinds fresh rosemary into fragrant flecks that permeate the shortbread dough evenly. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Grating consistency - The Thermomix grates Parmesan cheese into fine, uniform shreds that blend seamlessly into the buttery dough. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle kneading - The kneading function of the Thermomix brings flour and butter together without overworking, keeping the shortbread crumbly. [Kneading]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing accuracy - Weigh the flour, sugar and butter directly in the TM7 mixing bowl for precise, consistent shortbread batches. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix mixes the sugar, salt and Parmesan into a homogeneous dough in seconds, faster than by hand. [Mixing]. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- fresh rosemary
- unsalted butter
- sugar
- all-purpose flour
- salt