Walnut and blue cheese shortbread
Walnut and blue cheese shortbread is a savoury biscuit made with crumbly butter, tangy blue cheese and toasted walnuts. The Thermomix grinds the walnuts, blends the dough and kneads it to the ideal consistency, delivering crisp, melt-in-the-mouth biscuits perfect with drinks or as an elegant starter accompaniment.
About this recipe
Walnut and blue cheese shortbread Thermomix TM7 recipes bring a touch of decadence to your savoury baking repertoire. These crisp, buttery biscuits pair the bold saltiness of blue cheese with the earthy crunch of walnuts, creating a sophisticated snack that disappears fast at any drinks party or on a cheese board. The all-in-one kitchen machine makes the process remarkably simple: the integrated scale weighs your self raising flour and butter directly into the bowl, the grinding function turns walnuts into an even crumb in seconds, and the kneading mode brings the egg yolk-enriched dough together without overworking it — the secret to that signature shortbread texture. Whether you are preparing an elegant starter accompaniment, a homemade gift jar or a quick weekend treat, this recipe delivers professional results with minimal effort. Freshly ground pepper finishes each biscuit with a gentle warmth that complements the cheese beautifully.
Preparation tips
- Chill the walnut and blue cheese dough thoroughly before slicing, as a firm log produces neat, even biscuits that hold their shape during baking and give a consistent crumb.
- Crumble the blue cheese finely before adding it to the mixing bowl so it distributes evenly through the shortbread, preventing pockets that melt unevenly and cause fragile spots.
- Store the baked biscuits in an airtight tin with a layer of baking paper between them; a brief rest before serving intensifies the walnut aroma and blue cheese tang.
Recipe variations
- Make a lactose-free version by substituting the butter with a plant-based block margarine and replacing the blue cheese with a vegan blue-style cheese, keeping the walnuts and egg yolks for richness and structure.
- For a festive variant, add a pinch of finely chopped rosemary and a light dusting of sea salt flakes on top before baking, or swap half the walnuts for toasted pecans to create a sweeter, holiday-style biscuit.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Integrated scale - The Thermomix weighs the self raising flour and butter directly in the bowl to the gram for consistent dough. [weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Fine grinding - TM7 grinding turns the walnuts into an even crumb that flavours every bite of the shortbread. [grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix mixes the blue cheese and egg yolks into a uniform dough without streaks of cheese. [mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free kneading - The kneading function of the TM7 brings the shortbread dough together quickly without overworking the butter. [kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Quick chopping - Chop extra walnuts coarsely with the Thermomix to stud the biscuit tops for extra crunch. [chopping]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- butter
- self-raising flour
- walnuts
- blue cheese
- egg yolks
- ground black pepper