Tessa’s 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.This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.
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:
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
Instructions
- 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 10×12-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.
I love that these are made with puff pastry, just brilliant. Rosemary is awesome too. Love this recipe!
Cheese straws with a touch of rosemary… I'm in love! Happy New Year!
yum – this looks so good! Happy 2012, Tessa!
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.
So simple and so perfect! Yammy!
I NEED these! They sound so delicious!
Cheese straws are so yummy, love the addition of rosemary! Happy New Year Tessa!
This looks wonderful! I haven't had cheese straw in a long time, time to make this recipe. Thank you!
I love the touch of rosemary! Happy New Year!