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Cakes & Bakes: Parmesan crisps

Home-made parmesan crisps | H is for Home

We have builders working on our house at the moment. The water, gas and electricity are regularly being turned off and back on as they extend & update our central heating system. Despite the upheaval, I wanted to keep up with our weekly recipe post. I thought Parmesan crisps would be a good option as they’re ultra-quick to prep and make.

Sprigs of Mediterranean herbs | H is for Home Sprigs of Mediterranean herbs | H is for Home

They are basically just grated and grilled/baked Parmesan. I picked a few sprigs of herbs from the garden; rosemary, thyme and oregano – Mediterranean flavours match perfectly with an Italian cheese. I also cracked a handful of mixed peppercorns with a pestle & mortar to sprinkle over the tops.

Grating Parmesan | H is for Home Putting grated Parmesan into small piles | H is for Home

Little piles of grated Parmesan | H is for Home Little piles of grated Parmesan with chopped fresh herbs | H is for Home

You can either mix the herbs or, do what I did, sprinkle them separately so you have different flavoured crisps. They’re perfect on a cheeseboard, with antipasti or dunked in baba ganoush, hummus or a sun-dried tomato dip.

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Parmesan crisps
Yields 12
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 150g Parmesan, grated
  2. 1 tsp chopped fresh Mediterranean herbs
  3. ½tsp cracked pepper
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Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/ºF/Gas mark or turn a grill on to medium
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. Make piles of about a tablespoon of grated Parmesan - leaving lots of space between each as they will spread out (I could fit 5 on a large baking sheet)
  4. Sprinkle each pile with the herbs and pepper
  5. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes (or under the grill for 3 minutes) until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown
  6. Allow to cool on the sheet for a minute, lift them off using a spatula and put them on a wire rack to cool completely
  7. Repeat from #3 until all the grated cheese has been used
Notes
  1. Instead of Parmesan (which contains animal rennet), most large supermarkets stock vegetarian hard cheese alternatives
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Cacao almond butter fat bombs

Home-made cacao almond butter fat bombs | H is for Home

My keto diet is still going well, despite being in London for a week. I kept up by eating cheese and mushroom omelettes, salads and snacked on mixed nuts while we were out & about.

Sweet treats and desserts have been proving a little more challenging. I’ve been reading a lot on ketogenic websites about fat bombs. They’re great for swiftly satisfying cravings and helping you over that mid-afternoon energy slump. They’re so quick & easy to make that I just had to try it out.

Cacao almond butter fat bomb ingredients in glass mixing bowls | H is for Home
I made a batch of almond butter a couple of weeks ago which is perfect for using for this recipe. If you prefer, you could always swap it out for peanut, cashew hazelnut or even mixed nut butter. Also, the cacoa nibs aren’t absolutely necessary, they just add a bit of texture and crunch.

Adding Stevia to almond butter fat bomb mixture | H is for Home Almond butter fat bomb mixture | H is for Home

I can’t stress enough not to be heavy-handed with the pure Stevia powder, it will make the finished product very bitter. I used a level smidgen scoop (that’s what the manufacturer calls the spoon that comes with the bottle). They reckon that that amount is equal to a teaspoonful of sugar, but it’s always better to err on the side of caution if unsure about how much to use in a recipe.

Rolling cacao almond butter fat bombs | H is for Home

Thanks to the cacao these are really, really intense; like the purest, darkest chocolate you’ve ever tasted – so a single bomb is all you need. They’re like little petits fours, perfect to have with coffee or after a meal.

Home-made cacao almond butter fat bombs rolled in dessicated coconut | H is for Home

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Cacao almond butter fat bombs
Yields 12
Ingredients
  1. 4tbsp cacao powder
  2. 2tsp cacao nibs (optional)
  3. 2tbsp almond butter
  4. 2tsp coconut oil
  5. scant smidgen scoop Stevia
  6. 2tbsp desiccated coconutKetogenic cacao almond butter fat bombs ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Combine the cacao powder, cacao nibs (if using), almond butter and coconut oil. Ding the coconut oil in the microwave for 10 seconds or so if it's hard. Add a little more coconut oil if the mixture is crumbly
  2. Sprinkle over the Stevia and mix thoroughly
  3. Form the mixture into balls by rolling a teaspoonful at a time between the palms of your hands
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, add the dessicated coconut before rolling the balls, one at a time, around in it
  5. Put the balls into a long, flat dish; cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to harden
Notes
  1. I've been having one as a treat with coffee and at the end of my evening meal. You shouldn't want/need more than a couple per day
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