Cheese Straws Recipe
The ultimate cheesy snack! These Cheese Straws Recipe are flaky, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, indulge in this flavorful treat tonight!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Blender
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend such as Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- All-purpose flour for dusting
Instructions
- Start by letting the frozen puff pastry thaw at room temperature until softened, which usually takes about 30 minutes.
- While waiting for the pastry, preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Crack the egg into a small bowl or cup. Add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of water, and whisk until blended smoothly.
- In another small bowl, mix together the Italian cheese blend and mozzarella.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured work surface.
- Using a pastry brush, apply some of the egg mixture evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture evenly over half of the egg-brushed dough.
- Now, fold the uncovered dough over the cheese and press gently to seal.
- Brush the top with the remaining egg mixture, sprinkle with half of the remaining cheese mixture, and press gently to help it stick.
- Turn the dough over, brush the other side with the egg mixture, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and press gently again.
- Discard any leftover egg mixture.
- Cut the pastry vertically into 6 strips or horizontally into 12 smaller strips.
- Place the twisted straws evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Once baked, let them cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving plate.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftover cheese straws in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Freezing: For longer storage, freeze the straws before baking. Simply lay the twisted straws on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, and then transfer to a freezer bag.
- Pairing: Serve with a side of marinara sauce or a creamy dip for an extra layer of flavor.
- Flavor Variations: Add herbs or spices to the cheese mixture for a unique twist.
- Thickness Adjustment: Play around with the thickness of the strips you cut.