Use finely grated, dry-aged Parmesan; pre-shredded cheese can be too coarse to bind into even slices.
A savory, crisp sablé pairs finely grated Parmesan with fresh rosemary for a cheese-board biscuit cut from a chilled log.
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Rosemary Parmesan Savory Shortbread Sablés Recipe
Follow the tray sizes, portions and baking intervals in the instructions below.
Total time includes hands-on preparation, required chilling or resting, whole-batch cooking, cooling and finishing.
Kitchen tools you’ll need
- mixer
- fine grater
- knife
- baking sheets
- parchment
Ingredients
US measures are approximate. Gram weights help keep portions consistent; spice weights vary with density.
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
- Prepare the ingredients: Mix butter, flour, Parmesan, rosemary, salt and pepper just until a dough forms.
Chill the dough
- Chill the dough: Shape a 1 1/2-inch log, wrap and chill 2 hours.
Shape the cookies
- Shape the cookies: Slice 24 rounds about 1/3 inch thick and place on lined sheets.
Bake and set
- Bake and set: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 16–19 minutes until golden at the edges.
Cool and finish
- Cool and finish: Cool completely on the sheet before serving with cheese or soup.
Chef’s Science & Pro Tips
Ingredient science
Chop rosemary very finely to avoid long woody pieces in the crisp biscuits.
Technique & texture
Do not add extra salt before tasting; Parmesan is already salty.
Finishing & serving
Slice the chilled log cleanly to prevent crumbly edges.
Storage and make-ahead
| Method | How long | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Room temperature | up to 3 days | Airtight at room temperature up to 3 days. |
| Refrigeration | As described | Refrigerate airtight up to 1 week because of the cheese. bring to room temperature before serving. |
| Raw freezing | up to 1 month | Freeze the unbaked log up to 1 month. slice and bake from chilled. |
| Baked freezing | up to 1 month | Freeze baked sablés airtight up to 1 month. |
| Restoring | As described | Thaw uncovered. refresh briefly in a low oven and cool fully before serving. |
Notes
- Scale ingredients, including US measures, without changing cookie size or oven temperature. Extra trays increase whole-batch time.
Nutrition
Approximate values per portion from the listed ingredient weights divided into 24 equal portions. Includes required fillings and finishes. Brands, unused coatings and actual portion size affect the estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these sweet cookies?
No; this is a savory shortbread-style sablé for a cheese board or soup accompaniment.
Can I use another hard cheese?
Finely grated aged cheddar or pecorino can work, though salt levels differ.
How do I serve the sablés?
Offer them fully cooled alongside cheese, olives or a holiday soup course.
