Cinnamon biscuits with blue cheese

Total 1 hrs

Experience the surprising and delicious combination of cinnamon biscuits and blue cheese. You get a mix of sweet and savoury in each irresistible bite with crisp biscuits, creamy cheese, chewy cranberries, and crunchy pecan nuts. Serve as a snack or as a complement on a cheese platter.

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Ingredients

Cinnamon biscuits

100 g butter
100 ml sugar
100 ml cane sugar
1 egg
200 ml wheat flour
100 ml oats
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt

To serve

100 ml dried cranberries
50 ml pecans
A small handful of lemon balm leaves

Preparation

Cinnamon biscuits

Preheat the oven to 180°C (conventional oven).

Mix butter, sugar, and cane sugar until light and fluffy.

Gently mix in the egg.

Add flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

Roll into small balls, place them on a baking sheet and lightly press them down.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden.

Let the biscuits cool down on a baking rack.

To serve

Cut chunks of mild blue cheese and place them on the cooled cinnamon biscuits.

Top with dried cranberries, pecans, and lemon balm.

Tip

Roll the dough into uniform-sized balls to ensure even baking. You can use a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon to make scoops of dough in even sizes. On the baking sheet, make sure to leave ample space between the dough balls as they will spread as they bake. Finally, allow them to fully cool before adding toppings. Do not skip this cooling down period, as this is what prevents the cheese from melting. It also makes sure the biscuits remain tender and crisp without turning soggy. Over-mixing the egg into the batter can toughen the biscuits. Gentle mixing retains the air in the fluffy, creamed butter and sugar, so you get a lighter biscuit. If using a mixer, keep it at low speed until the egg blends in. You can also use a spatula to gently fold in the egg, ensuring it incorporates evenly without overworking the batter.

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Classic cinnamon biscuits with an untraditional twist

Biscuits are staples in sweet as well as savoury cuisines, and in this recipe, we created a sumptuous mix of the two. The sweet biscuits make the perfect base to hold the silky-smooth blue cheese. The savoury cheese is mild, buttery, and balanced in its flavour, and it is perfect on top of a tender biscuit served with a cup of coffee or a sophisticated aperitif to serve as an elegant appetiser.

Served with chunks of mild blue

Discover how mild blue cheese takes the biscuits to the next level, adding a delicate yet savoury flavour. With this delicious cheese topping, the sweet cinnamon biscuits go from simple sweet treats to a complex blend of sweet and savoury, creating a gourmet experience to tantalise the taste buds. The rich creaminess of the blue cheese perfectly complements the crisp, spiced texture of the biscuits, making each bite a perfect balance of flavour and texture.

Do you want to explore other recipes with mild blue cheese? Try the delightful combination of crispy crostini with blue cheese or blue cheese on sourdough bread with raspberry vinaigrette. You can also whip up our delicious beetroot and blue cheese salad.

Topped with dried cranberries, pecans, and lemon balm

Get the full textural and flavourful experience with cranberries, pecans, and fresh lemon balm on top of the mild blue cheese. The dried cranberries surprise you with a tart sweetness that cuts through the richness of the cheese and adds a chewy contrast to the crisp biscuit. Pecans contribute a delightful crunch and a nutty depth, enhancing the overall mouthfeel and complementing the aromatic cinnamon in the biscuit. Finally, fresh and citrusy notes of lemon balm bring a refreshing finish and a bright, herbal freshness that binds everything together.

Add your own touch

Elevate the biscuits with blue cheese by adding a personal touch. For those looking to explore traditional flavours with a twist, consider infusing the dough with a pinch of ground nutmeg or ginger to complement the warm cinnamon and give the biscuits a richer, more complex flavour profile.

Or make a luxurious addition of sweet fruit. Top the blue cheese with thin slices of fresh pear or a dollop of pear compote to bring a mellow sweetness and a moist, tender bite, or fresh figs or a smear of fig jam to offer a burst of fruity yet delightfully sweet flavour.

Experiment with a sweet drizzle of honey or syrup as well. If you do so, you will love a sumptuous sprinkle of fresh thyme, too, introducing an aromatic layer that beautifully complements the lush sweetness of honey or syrup with its subtle, earthy flavour.

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