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December 29, 2011

Rosemary Cheese Straws

I hope you all have enjoyed yourselves during this holiday season. I’m still in denial that in just a few short days we’ll be in 2012. I can’t deny you all at least one good New Years Eve recipe though, and these cheese straws fit the bill. They’re super easy and simple but the reward couldn’t be greater. I mean, who doesn’t love cheese and puff pastry? I certainly do.

Here’s some more puff pastry recipes that would compliment any appetizer table:

Recipe Rundown
Taste: Buttery, oh-so-cheesy, fresh, piney and slightly salty.
Texture: Crisp yet slightly airy. You can’t beat puff pastry and cheese. You just can’t.
Ease: A few ingredients in a few minutes make a gourmet, impressive appetizer.
Appearance: How could you not want to taste a straw?
Pros: Perfect as an appetizer or accompaniment to soup or salad.
Cons: None, except maybe that they’re a bit indulgent.
Would I make this again? Yessm.

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Rosemary Cheese Straws

Ingredients:

2 sheets puff pastry, defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
1 large egg
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup freshly grated white cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface into a 10x12-inch size. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush onto the surface of the pastry.

In a small bowl combine cheeses, rosemary, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Sprinkle mixture evenly over pastry sheets. Gently press mixture into sheets. Slice sheets into thin strips using a pizza wheel or floured knife. Twist each strip and lay on prepared baking sheets.

Bake 10-15 minutes, until browned and puffed. Turn each straw and bake for another 2 minutes. Cool and serve at room temperature.

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9 Responses to “Rosemary Cheese Straws”

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    Maria — December 29, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    I love the touch of rosemary! Happy New Year!

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    Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers — December 29, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    This looks wonderful! I haven't had cheese straw in a long time, time to make this recipe. Thank you!

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    Bake Your Day — December 29, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    I love that these are made with puff pastry, just brilliant. Rosemary is awesome too. Love this recipe!

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    Tracey — December 30, 2011 at 12:52 am

    Cheese straws are so yummy, love the addition of rosemary! Happy New Year Tessa!

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    Jessica — December 30, 2011 at 6:25 am

    I NEED these! They sound so delicious!

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    Alexander — December 30, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    So simple and so perfect! Yammy!

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    Emma — December 30, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    How different. Rosemary – I never thought of that, and as far as I am aware, cheese and rosemary goes quite well together. I will be trying these this new years weekend.

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    cooking rookie — December 31, 2011 at 7:25 am

    yum – this looks so good! Happy 2012, Tessa!

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    @partyista — January 1, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Cheese straws with a touch of rosemary… I'm in love! Happy New Year!

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