Name: Mary Berry Cheese Nutters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 100g cheddar cheese (finely grated); 75g butter (softened); 100g plain flour; ½ tsp mustard powder (optional, for flavour); Pinch of salt; 1–2 tbsp milk (if needed); 50g finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or mixed nuts)

Mary Berry Cheese Nutters

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Mary Berry Cheese Nutters are savoury, cheese-based biscuits rolled in crushed nuts before baking. They have a tender, buttery crumb with a lightly crisp exterior, making them a popular choice for festive trays, snacks, and cheese boards.

Author: Ekani Ella
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 15
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 18 1x
Category: Savoury Biscuits
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

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100g cheddar cheese (finely grated)
75g butter (softened)
100g plain flour
½ tsp mustard powder (optional, for flavour)
Pinch of salt
1–2 tbsp milk (if needed)
50g finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or mixed nuts)

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the butter and cheese

Cream the softened butter with the grated cheese until well combined and soft.

Step 2: Add the dry ingredients

Stir in the flour, salt, and mustard powder to form a soft dough, adding a splash of milk only if the dough feels dry.

Step 3: Shape the dough

Roll the dough into a firm log about 3–4cm thick, wrapping it tightly in cling film.

Step 4: Chill the dough

Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up and slice cleanly.

Step 5: Coat with nuts

Roll the chilled dough log in the chopped nuts, pressing lightly to help them stick.

Step 6: Slice the biscuits

Cut the dough into even rounds about 1cm thick and place on a lined baking tray.

Step 7: Bake until golden

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden and crisp at the edges.

Step 8: Cool before serving

Let the biscuits cool on a rack so they firm up and develop their perfect texture.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-cheese-nutters/