Lacy Parmesan Crisps

Delicate, crispy wafers made from freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, baked until golden and lacy. These elegant crisps make perfect appetizers or garnishes.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 piece nonstick bakeware liner

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with nonstick liner.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Grate 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano using large holes of a box grater.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Arrange 6 mounds (1 rounded tablespoon each) of cheese 3 inches apart on liner, then flatten each mound lightly with a metal spatula to form a 3-inch round.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Bake until golden, 7 to 10 minutes, then transfer crisps with spatula to a rack to cool completely, about 5 minutes.

    15 min

  5. 5.

    Repeat procedure with remaining cheese to make more crisps.

    15 min