Description
Puff Pastry Cheese Straws are the perfect appetizer or snack to serve at any gathering. With their golden, flaky layers and savory cheese flavor, they’re a simple yet elegant treat that’s sure to impress. Made with store-bought puff pastry and your favorite hard cheeses, these cheese straws come together easily and bake up crispy and irresistible. Serve them alongside soups, salads, or as a stand-alone snack at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups grated mixed hard cheese (Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, or aged cheddar)
- 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the oven rack in the middle. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Add Cheese to the Pastry: Sprinkle ¼ cup of the grated cheese onto a clean work surface. Unroll one sheet of puff pastry on top of the cheese. Sprinkle another ¼ cup of cheese over the top of the pastry.
- Roll and Layer the Cheese: Using a rolling pin, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick, pressing the cheese into the dough. Fold the pastry in half, sprinkle with an additional ¼ cup of cheese, and roll out again to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut the Strips: Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 1-inch wide strips. Aim for strips about 10 inches long for longer straws or 6–8 inches for shorter ones.
- Shape the Straws: Transfer each strip to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Twist each strip by gently twisting the ends in opposite directions. Press the ends lightly onto the parchment to help them stay twisted during baking.
- Chill the Straws: Refrigerate the cheese straws for at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour, to firm up and hold their shape.
- Bake: Bake the first sheet of cheese straws until they’re puffed, golden, and crispy. Check shorter straws after about 15 minutes, and longer ones after 20 minutes. They should feel dry to the touch and be a deep golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cheese straws cool slightly before transferring them to a cooling rack. While the first batch cools, bake the second sheet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 90 kcal per straw