Why You’ll Love These
Flaky, puff pastry sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese, garlic, and herbs! You just can’t go wrong with this quick and easy appetizer! They are crispy puff pastry filled with Parmesan and Gruyere cheese that adds a nutty flavor. This puff pastry cheese straws recipe is so easy to make and perfect for parties or just cocktails at home. This parmesan rosemary shortbread is also great as a cocktail hour nibble! They are also perfect for charcuterie trays, with a bowl of soup, and salads, or served with lunch or dinner. Want some more easy appetizer recipes? Try our spinach artichoke cups, baked chicken wings, sausage pretzel bites, and spinach dip from scratch.
Key Ingredients
Puff pastry – Puff pastry sheets are found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. Thaw it according to the package instructions. It’s usually best to thaw in the refrigerator.Cheeses – We are using parmesan and gruyere cheeses in these puff pastry straws. Grate the parmesan yourself. Use the grating side of the cheese grater. Not the shredded holes. Don’t use the stuff in the green can. Seasoning – We use Italian seasoning and garlic powder. You can use fresh herbs too. You can switch up the seasonings too. The cheese is salty enough so there is no need to add additional salt and pepper.
How to Make Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
So, so simple! Preheat the oven to 400F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl whisk the melted butter and garlic powder. In another small bowl whisk together the Parmesan, Gruyere, and Italian seasoning. With a rolling pin roll out the sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface to approximately a 10×12 inch square. Brush the melted butter mixture evenly over the entire puff pastry sheet. Evenly sprinkle the cheese mixture. With a knife or pizza cutter slice the dough into long 1/2″ strips. One strip at a time, pick up the cheese straw strip and twist both ends in an opposite direction until the strip is completely spiraled. Place on the prepared baking tray. Slightly press the ends onto parchment paper to prevent any untwisting. Repeat with the remaining strips spacing 1″ on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly brown and puffed. Let cool for about 5 minutes and serve these cheese straws with our favorite Jamaican Me Crazy cocktail or ginger beer sangria. With very few ingredients you can turn store-bought puff pastry into highly addictive, crispy cheese straws. Great for a party, dinner guests, or just a weeknight dinner with the family!
Tips
Keep the pastry cold. If it starts to get warm and hard to work with place it back in the fridge for about 10 minutes. Using parchment paper will make it easier to transfer to the refrigerator if needed.You can use pecorino romano in place of parmesan.Sprinkle both sides of the dough lightly with flour so it won’t stick.
Variations
Want some spicy heat? Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon) or black pepper.You can also use finely shredded cheddar cheese.Mix and match your favorite cheeses and seasonings.
