Watch these fabulous sweet-and-salty crackers disappear at cocktail time!
Prep. Time – 40 mins
Cooking Time – 12 mins
Yields – 16 Wafers
Ingredients:
1/4 cup (60 mL) melted butter
1/3 cup (80 mL) sifted icing sugar
2 egg whites
6 sheets phyllo dough
Cayenne pepper
1/4 cup (60 mL) finely grated Canadian Parmesan
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted sunflower seeds
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Beat the cooled melted butter with the sugar and egg whites until mixture is thick and smooth.
Brush 1 sheet of phyllo with a thin layer of the butter mixture.
Sprinkle with Cayenne pepper and grated cheese. Top with a second phyllo sheet and brush with the butter mixture again.
Cut in half lengthwise and then crosswise to obtain 4 rectangles.
Cut each rectangle into 4 strips.
Transfer to baking sheet, making sure the pieces do not touch.
Tips:
If wafers become soft, reheat briefly to crisp.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving of 2 wafers
Energy: 171 Calories
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrate: 14 g
Fat: 11 g
Fibre: 1.2 g
Sodium: 126 mg
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– Recipe and photo courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Canada
