Best Gruyere And Hazelnut Squares Recipes

GRUYERE AND HAZELNUT SQUARES

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For a delicious make-ahead appetizer recipe, try these crackers from TV chef Nikki Elkins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 80 crackers

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup hazelnut flour
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (grated using the small holes of a box grater)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Maldon sea salt, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Place flours, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Add cheese and butter; pulse until blended. Add egg and cream; process until ingredients are moist and well combined but a dough will not form around the blade, 15 to 20 seconds.
Place a piece of plastic wrap on work surface. Turn dough out onto plastic wrap; press together until it forms a cohesive dough. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Using the plastic wrap to assist you, form each piece of dough into two square 5 1/2-inch-by-1 1/2-inch logs. Rewrap each log separately, twisting ends to flatten. Transfer logs to freezer until chilled, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees with a rack set in center. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
Using a sharp knife with a thin blade, slice dough crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick squares, turning log after each cut to help maintain shape. Transfer squares to prepared baking sheets. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush each square with water and sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
Transfer baking sheets to oven. Bake until crisp and golden around the edges, about 12 minutes. Transfer crackers to a wire rack to cool.

HAZELNUT CAKE SQUARES

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When one of my daughters is asked to bring a dish to a church function, a birthday party or any special occasion, they ask me for this recipe. It is so easy to prepare because it starts with a cake mix. It doesn't need icing, so it is great for bake sales, too. -Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup Nutella
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/2 cup brickle toffee bits, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, Nutella and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips, hazelnuts and, if desired, toffee bits. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.