Puff Pastry Straws

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Delicate, flaky puff pastry straws topped with Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds and poppy seeds.

Have you ever had puff pastry straws or cheese straws? They are so super easy and very elegant too! Your guests will think you spent hours making them.

I used my Easy Puff Pastry for these cheese straws, but you can also use store bought puff pastry.  Either one will produce an impressive result.

How do I form the Straws?

The technique is simply roll out the dough. Brush with an egg wash and top with your favorite topping. Cut dough into strips, twist and bake. 

Toppings for Puff Pastry Straws

I used Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds and poppy seeds. The Parmesan cheese was my favorite. I love the baked cheesy taste. You could get very creative with your toppings and use just about anything.

Other great appetizers 

• Stuffed Mushrooms
• Baked Brie with Cranberries
• Coconut Shrimp
• Puff Pastry Bundles

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

If you loved this recipe you’ll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my appetizers here!

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Puff Pastry Straws

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Delicate puff pastry topped with cheese, sesame seeds or poppy seeds

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: puff pastry appetizer recipes, puff pastry cheese straws, puff pastry recipes, puff pastry straws

Servings: 12 people

Calories: 125 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1 puff pastry
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 cup Parmesan
• coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds optional
• 1 tblespoon sesame seeds optional

Instructions

1. If using homemade puff pastry, divide dough in half and work with half at a time. If using store bought puff pastry, use one portion at a time. Roll out dough to approximately 1/8" thick.

2. Lightly beat egg and water together.  Brush surface of puff pastry with egg mixture.

3. Sprinkle one of the toppings on surface. Sprinkle with salt. 

4. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into long, even 1/2" strips.

5. Working with one strip at a time, pick up strip and twist both ends in an opposite direction until strip is completely spiraled.

6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press end onto parchment paper to prevent any untwisting. 

7. Repeat with remaining strips spacing 1" on baking sheet. 

8. Cover baking sheet with another piece of parchment paper and refrigerate pan for 30 minutes. 

9. Remove top sheet of parchment paper and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.

10. Cool on a baking rack. 

Recipe Notes

Dough needs to chill for at least 30 minutes before baking. 

Recipe adapted from Williams Sonoma Essentials of Baking.

Nutrition Facts

Puff Pastry Straws

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 89mg4%

Potassium 17mg0%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 35IU1%

Calcium 29mg3%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Williams Sonoma Essentials of Baking