3 oz cream cheese, room
1 temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,
1 room temperature
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
1 cheese
11 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
Combine the cream cheese, butter and salt in a large bowl or in a food
processor fitted with the metal blade. Mix or process until smooth.
Add the Parmesan cheese and flour and mix to combine. Gather the
dough into a ball, flatten to a disc and wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before rolling.
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Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Cheese; Dessert
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