What Is Mürbes Käsegebäck?
Mürbes Käsegebäck is a savory German cheese pastry with a tender, crumbly texture. The word mürbe refers to a short, delicate pastry texture, while Käsegebäck means cheese pastry or cheese biscuits.
This recipe combines wheat flour, butter, grated cheese, cream, paprika, salt, and a little baking powder. After chilling, the dough can be rolled out and cut into small crackers, biscuits, or long cheese sticks. The pieces are brushed with egg yolk and finished with toppings like poppy seeds, sesame, caraway, or chopped pistachios.
Mürbes Käsegebäck Recipe | German Cheese Pastry Sticks
Mürbes Käsegebäck is a savory German cheese pastry made with flour, butter, grated cheese, cream, paprika, and a tender shortcrust-style dough. Cut into sticks or shapes, brushed with egg yolk, and topped with seeds or pistachios, these crisp, cheesy bites are perfect for snacks, wine pairings, parties, and holiday platters.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 250 g wheat flour Type 405 or Type 550
- 150 g butter
- 180 g grated cheese such as Gouda
- 50 ml cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
For Topping
- Poppy seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Caraway seeds
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sweet paprika, and baking powder.
- Add the grated cheese and cream.
- Add the butter in small pieces and knead everything into a smooth dough.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into small shapes, or use a fluted pastry cutter to cut sticks about 1 x 10 cm.
- Brush the pastry pieces with egg yolk.
- Sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, caraway seeds, or chopped pistachios.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
